With the start of the new school year in Spain, many are wondering when the next public holidays will fall. In October, the country already celebrated the Day of the Spanish Nation (Día de la Hispanidad), which this year landed on Sunday, October 12. In some regions, this holiday was moved to Monday to extend the weekend. During the same period, Zaragoza and all of Aragón hosted the Fiestas del Pilar (Fiestas del Pilar), which ended on October 13.
Now that the October festivities are over, people across the country are eagerly awaiting the next nationwide holiday. According to the work calendar, the next major holiday will take place only in November. On Saturday, November 1, Spaniards will observe All Saints’ Day (Todos los Santos). However, since the date falls on a weekend, for many this holiday will not mean any extra days off.
December will bring several significant dates for Spaniards. On Saturday, December 6, the country will celebrate Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución). As with the November holiday, its coincidence with a weekend will prevent most workers from enjoying additional rest. However, on Monday, December 8, the holiday of the Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción), which is a public holiday nationwide, will allow many people to enjoy a long weekend.
The festive season will culminate with Christmas (Navidad), which in 2025 falls on Thursday, December 25. On this day, families traditionally gather for festive dinners and get-togethers with loved ones. In some regions, such as Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, December 26 is celebrated as Sant Esteve (Saint Stephen’s Day), which is also considered a public holiday.
In addition to national holidays, various autonomous communities and cities have their own special celebrations. This allows residents to plan short trips or simply take a break from work. As a result, by the end of the year Spaniards will be able to enjoy at least several extra days off to spend time with family or travel around the country.
