At the beginning of November, many people in Spain traditionally look forward to an extended holiday after All Saints’ Day (November 1). However, in 2025, the situation is not so straightforward: Monday, November 3, will not be included among the official national holidays. For most Spaniards, it will be a regular working day, but in some regions, students will get to enjoy some extra time off.
According to the approved calendar, Spain will keep eight national public holidays in 2025, along with four regional and two municipal holidays. But November 3 is not on that list. However, some autonomous communities and provinces have decided to make that Monday a school holiday, giving some families a chance to plan a short autumn break.
Where students will get a longer break
First and foremost, students in Madrid, Galicia, Aragón, and Asturias will get this extra day off. Some provinces in Andalucía—Córdoba, Granada, and Almería—have joined them. In these regions, local education authorities have included November 3 among the non-school days. Students in Almería and Guadalajara have lucked out especially: in these areas, Friday, October 31, is also a day off, so kids will enjoy a full four-day holiday.
For the rest of Spain, Monday will remain a regular work and school day. Nevertheless, the traditions of All Saints’ Day are still observed: families visit cemeteries, buy flowers, and gather to remember loved ones who have passed away.
Why not everyone will get a long weekend
In 2025, November 1 falls on a Saturday, depriving many people of the chance to enjoy an extra day off. Such coincidences are called “lost bridges”—when a holiday does not move to a weekday and therefore doesn’t extend the weekend. For most residents, this means returning to the usual work and school routine as soon as Monday arrives after a short break.
Those hoping for a real autumn break will have to wait until December. That’s when Spain will celebrate two major holidays—December 6 and 8—giving everyone a long-anticipated extended weekend.
