Spain Public Holidays 2025
Spain celebrates 10 nationwide public holidays in 2025 published by the Ministry of Labour in the Official State Gazette (BOE-A-2024-21316). Epiphany (Monday January 6), Good Friday (April 18), Assumption (Friday August 15), and Immaculate Conception (Monday December 8) provide immediate three-day holiday weekends. Labour Day (Thursday May 1) offers a prime four-day bridge weekend (puente). Under Spanish labour law, workers enjoy 14 paid holidays annually, comprising national, regional, and municipal days.
At a glance
Spain has 10 official public holidays (10 days off) in 2025 and 4 long weekends; the longest break is Three Kings (Jan 4 – 6, 3 days).
| Public holidays | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 10 |
| Longest break | Three Kings · 3 days (Jan 4 – 6) |
| Long weekends | 4 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Epiphany / Three Kings Day (January 6, 2025), Good Friday (April 18, 2025), Labour Day (May 1, 2025), Assumption Day (August 15, 2025), National Day of Spain (October 12, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Constitution Day (December 6, 2025), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025)
Spain public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 6, 2025 | Monday | Epiphany / Three Kings DayFalls on Monday, creating an immediate three-day opening holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good FridayCore national holiday across all autonomous communities.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour DayFalls on Thursday — taking Friday May 2 off creates a four-day bridge break (puente).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Assumption DayFalls on Friday, forming a premier three-day peak summer holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 12, 2025 | Sunday | National Day of SpainFalls on Sunday — several autonomous communities shift the observed holiday to Monday October 13.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2025 | Saturday | All Saints' DayFalls on Saturday across Spain.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 6, 2025 | Saturday | Constitution DayFalls on Saturday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2025 | Monday | Immaculate ConceptionFalls on Monday, creating a three-day pre-Christmas holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayFalls on Thursday — Friday December 26 bridge creates a 4-day festive break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
National holidays
10
Total paid holidays
14 days
Three-day breaks
4 breaks
Bridge days (puentes)
May 1 & Dec 25
2025 Spain calendar
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Spain long weekends in 2025
Three Kings
3 daysJan 4 – 6
Epiphany on Monday joins the weekend for 3 days off.
Easter
3 daysApr 18 – 20
Good Friday begins a nationwide three-day Easter weekend (longer in regions with Maundy Thursday).
Assumption
3 daysAug 15 – 17
Assumption Day on Friday creates a 3-day summer break.
Immaculate Conception
3 daysDec 6 – 8
Immaculate Conception on Monday provides a 3-day weekend.
The 14-day holiday system in Spain: national, regional, and local
Under Article 37.2 of the Workers’ Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores), workers in Spain are entitled to a maximum of 14 paid, non-recoverable public holidays per year. These 14 days are legally divided into: up to 9 mandatory national holidays common to all autonomous communities, 3 to 4 regional holidays established by each Autonomous Community, and 2 local municipal holidays designated by each city council.
The "Puente" (bridge) custom in Spanish working culture
In Spain, when a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, employees commonly use annual leave on the intervening Monday or Friday to form a 4-day mini-break known as a "puente" (bridge). In 2025, Labour Day (Thursday May 1) and Christmas Day (Thursday December 25) present the foremost puente opportunities.
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Official sources & data
- Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE-A-2024-21316) - Calendario Laboral 2025Visit sourceBoletín Oficial del Estado (BOE)
- Real Decreto Legislativo 2/2015 - Estatuto de los Trabajadores (art. 37.2)Visit sourceBoletín Oficial del Estado (BOE)
- Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social de EspañaVisit sourceMinisterio de Trabajo y Economía Social
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays do workers receive in total each year in Spain?
Every employee in Spain is legally guaranteed exactly 14 paid public holidays per calendar year: 12 national and regional holidays combined, plus 2 local municipal holidays set by the town council where the workplace is located.
What is the longest holiday break in Spain in 2025?
The longest break in Spain is Three Kings (Jan 4 – 6, 3 days).
What are the official public holidays in Spain in 2025?
Spain has 10 official public holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Epiphany / Three Kings Day (January 6, 2025), Good Friday (April 18, 2025), Labour Day (May 1, 2025), Assumption Day (August 15, 2025), National Day of Spain (October 12, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Constitution Day (December 6, 2025), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025).
What happens when a national holiday falls on a Sunday in Spain?
Under Royal Decree 2001/1983, when a national holiday coincides with a Sunday, regional governments have the legal authority to shift the paid day off to the following Monday. In 2025, National Day (October 12) falls on Sunday, and regions such as Andalusia and Aragon observe Monday October 13 as a public holiday.
Is Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) a public holiday across all of Spain?
Maundy Thursday is celebrated as a public holiday in almost all of Spain except Catalonia and the Valencian Community, which choose to observe Easter Monday instead to ensure a four-day Easter break.
Are public holidays in Spain paid, and can employers demand overtime?
Yes, public holidays are fully paid and non-recoverable (no make-up work required). If an employee must work on a public holiday due to essential service requirements, applicable collective agreements mandate premium compensation (often 75% extra) or compensatory rest days.
Where can I find the official publication of Spain’s labour calendar?
The definitive calendar is published annually in October by the Directorate General of Labour in the Official State Gazette (Boletín Oficial del Estado, BOE) and on the portal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy (mites.gob.es).
