The Government of the Madrid Autonomous Community has officially approved the 2026 working calendar, enshrining its regulations in Decree 75/2025. Residents of the capital and region will have a total of fourteen public holidays, including national, regional, and local festivities. This decision allows people to plan vacations and long weekends in advance, as the holidays are conveniently distributed throughout the year.
The New Year kicks off with the traditional break on January 1, and just a few days later, on January 6, children and adults will celebrate Three Kings’ Day with gifts. Spring is especially generous with days off. In April, Madrid will celebrate Holy Week, granting two extra public holidays: April 2 (Maundy Thursday) and April 3 (Good Friday). During this period, the city’s streets come alive with renowned religious processions, drawing thousands of spectators.
May will be a real treat for workers. First, the entire country marks Labor Day on May 1, and the very next day, May 2, Madrid will hold festivities dedicated to the Community Day, commemorating the uprising against Napoleonic forces. In addition, on May 15, the capital honors its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, which is also an official holiday in the city.
Summer holidays are marked by the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15, which in Madrid coincides with lively street celebrations in the La Latina district. In autumn, the capital celebrates Spanish National Day on October 12 with its grand military parade. November brings two consecutive holidays: November 2 (the rescheduled All Saints’ Day) and November 9, when locals honor the city’s patroness, the Virgin of Almudena.
The year ends with a series of December festivities. Thanks to shifting holidays, Monday, December 7 (Constitution Day observance), and Tuesday, December 8 (Immaculate Conception), form a long weekend—an early taste of the main celebrations to come. Christmas, on December 25, offers yet another day off, allowing residents and visitors to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere, lights, and holiday markets in the city’s main squares.
