Spain Public Holidays 2028
Spain’s 2028 public holiday calendar is calculated under Article 37.2 of the Workers’ Statute. Key features of 2028 include a late Easter with Good Friday on April 14, Labour Day (Monday May 1) yielding an immediate three-day holiday weekend, Immaculate Conception (Friday December 8) providing a three-day break, and Christmas Day (Monday December 25) delivering a three-day festive holiday weekend.
At a glance
Spain has 10 known statutory holiday dates in 2028; the exact days off and make-up workday arrangement are still pending the official announcement.
Provisional — pending official confirmation
| Public holidays | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | — |
| Longest break | — |
| Long weekends | — |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Epiphany / Three Kings Day (January 6, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Labour Day (May 1, 2028), Assumption Day (August 15, 2028), National Day of Spain (October 12, 2028), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2028), Constitution Day (December 6, 2028), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028)
Spain public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayFalls on Saturday across Spain.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 6, 2028 | Thursday | Epiphany / Three Kings DayFalls on Thursday — taking Friday January 7 off creates a 4-day bridge break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good FridayFalls on Friday, creating a nationwide 3-day Easter weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2028 | Monday | Labour DayFalls on Monday, creating an immediate three-day spring holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2028 | Tuesday | Assumption DayFalls on Tuesday — taking Monday August 14 off forms a 4-day summer bridge break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 12, 2028 | Thursday | National Day of SpainFalls on Thursday — Friday October 13 bridge creates a 4-day autumn holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2028 | Wednesday | All Saints' DayFalls on Wednesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 6, 2028 | Wednesday | Constitution DayFalls on Wednesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2028 | Friday | Immaculate ConceptionFalls on Friday, creating a three-day winter long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas DayFalls on Monday, concluding the year with a three-day festive holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Provisional holidays
10
Monday breaks
2 (May 1, Dec 25)
Friday breaks
2 (Apr 14, Dec 8)
Total paid entitlement
14 days
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Spain long weekends in 2028
Easter
3 daysApr 14 – 16
Good Friday begins a nationwide three-day Easter weekend.
Labour Day
3 daysApr 29 – May 1
Labour Day on Monday yields a 3-day spring holiday weekend.
Immaculate Conception
3 daysDec 8 – 10
Immaculate Conception on Friday provides a 3-day winter break.
Christmas
3 daysDec 23 – 25
Christmas on Monday creates a 3-day holiday weekend.
Calendar overview and provisional notice for 2028
Spain’s 2028 public holiday dates are projected based on mandatory national holidays stipulated in Article 37.2 of the Workers’ Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores). Official ministerial resolutions are gazetted in the BOE in late 2027. All dates will be reviewed when official community notices are published.
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Official sources & data
- 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
What are the official public holidays in Spain in 2028?
Spain has 10 official public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Epiphany / Three Kings Day (January 6, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Labour Day (May 1, 2028), Assumption Day (August 15, 2028), National Day of Spain (October 12, 2028), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2028), Constitution Day (December 6, 2028), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028).
How many long weekends can workers anticipate in Spain in 2028?
Workers can look forward to at least 4 natural three-day holiday weekends (Good Friday, Labour Day on Monday May 1, Immaculate Conception on Friday Dec 8, and Christmas Day on Monday Dec 25), alongside multiple bridge (puente) options.
What date is Easter Sunday and Good Friday in Spain in 2028?
In 2028, Easter Sunday takes place on April 16. Good Friday (Viernes Santo) will be on Friday April 14, observed as a nationwide non-working public holiday.
Does New Year’s Day falling on a Saturday reduce holiday entitlement in Spain in 2028?
Under Article 37.2 of the Workers’ Statute, workers are guaranteed up to 14 paid public holidays per year. When national holidays fall on a weekend, regional governments or collective bargaining agreements often introduce compensatory regional days or paid substitutes.
How do autonomous communities choose their local public holidays in 2028?
Each autonomous community parliament or government publishes an official regional decree specifying its four regional holidays, balancing traditional patron days and historical milestones.
Are Spanish public holidays uniform across all sectors?
Statutory public holidays apply to all sectors of the economy. However, continuous services (healthcare, hospitality, transport) operate under sector-specific collective agreements guaranteeing premium wages or compensatory days off for working on a holiday.
