2026 Labor Calendar in Spain: holidays and long weekends to plan your year

In 2026, companies and workers in Spain will have, on average, 14 paid holidays. This combination of national, regional, and local holidays represents a great opportunity to plan projects, vacations, shifts, and human resources in advance. Avoiding unforeseen events, maintaining productivity, and complying with labor regulations largely depend on a correct interpretation of the work calendar. Below, we provide a detailed summary so you can prepare from the first quarter of the year.

2026 National Holidays

The Official State Gazette (BOE) has confirmed the following national holidays, applicable throughout Spain:

• January 1 (Thursday): New Year's Day

• January 6 (Tuesday): Epiphany of the Lord (Three Kings' Day)

• April 3 (Friday): Good Friday

• May 1 (Friday): Labor Day

• August 15 (Saturday): Assumption of the Virgin Mary

• October 12 (Monday): National Day of Spain

• December 8 (Tuesday): Immaculate Conception

• December 25 (Friday): Christmas Day

Note: Although January 6 is a replaceable holiday, all regions have chosen to keep it as a non-working day.

Main long weekends in 2026

Several of the national holidays in 2026 fall on Thursday, Friday, or Monday, allowing for extended weekends and the creation of the well-known "long weekends." Here are the most prominent ones:

• Holy Week: from Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5 (some regions extend it until Monday, April 6).

• Labor Day: Friday, May 1

• National Day of Spain: Monday, October 12

• Christmas: Friday, December 25.

Additionally, some communities move holidays to Mondays to favor long periods of rest, such as November 2 (All Saints' Day) or December 7 (Constitution Day).

Highlighted regional holidays by community

In addition to national holidays, each autonomous community defines its own regional holidays. These are added to the two local holidays that each municipality can establish. Below is a summary of the main non-working days in each community:

• Andalusia: February 28 (Andalusia Day), April 2 (Maundy Thursday), November 2, and December 7 (transfers).

• Aragon: April 2, April 23 (Aragon Day), November 2, December 7.

• Asturias: April 2, September 8 (Asturias Day), November 2, December 7.

• Balearic Islands: March 2, April 2 and 6, December 26 (St. Stephen's Day).

• Catalonia: April 6, June 24 (St. John's Day), September 11, December 26.

• Valencian Community: March 19, April 6, June 24, October 9.

• Canary Islands: April 2, May 30 (Canary Islands Day), plus an island holiday.

• Cantabria: July 28, September 15, December 7.

• Castilla-La Mancha: April 6, June 4 (Corpus Christi), November 2.

• Castile and León: April 23, November 2, December 7.

• Extremadura: September 8, November 2, December 7.

• Galicia: March 19, April 2, June 24, July 25.

• Madrid: May 2, November 2, December 7.

• Murcia: March 19, June 9, December 7.

• Navarre: March 19, April 6, November 2.

• Basque Country: March 19, July 25, April 6.

• La Rioja: June 9, April 6, December 7.

• Ceuta: May 27 (Aid al Adha), August 5, September 2.

• Melilla: March 20 (Eid al Fitr), May 27, December 7.

Remember: if a holiday falls on a Sunday (such as November 1 or December 6 in 2026), it may be moved to the following Monday.

Recommendations for companies and professionals

A correct interpretation of the 2026 work calendar allows for strategic decision-making in time and resource management. Here are some practical tips:

• Plan ahead: adjust project schedules, vacations, and shifts considering holidays and long weekends.

• Internal communication: inform the team about non-working days to avoid misunderstandings regarding deadlines and deliveries.

• Consult current regulations: make sure to comply with legal obligations regarding paid and recoverable days.

• Maximize rest without losing productivity: combine vacations with long weekends to facilitate disconnection and maintain performance.

The 2026 work calendar offers a balanced combination of national, regional, and local holidays. Knowing them in advance allows companies, self-employed workers, and professionals to better organize their year, anticipate peaks in activity, manage human resources efficiently, and ensure legal compliance. The key lies in planning with intelligence and flexibility.