Spanish Holidays 2025 | Key Dates & Bank Holidays Calendar

Tanya and I put together this ultimate guide to public holidays and key dates in Spain for 2025! It's got a month-by-month breakdown of national and regional holidays, school start dates, and time changes.

Did you know Spain celebrates 14 national bank holidays, plus there are lots of regional observances that vary across its 17 autonomous communities? 

It's got everything from the Three Kings' Day in January to Christmas Day in December, and famous regional events like St. George's Day and Carnival. 

Check out the Google Calendar below to see all the details and make the most of 2025 in Spain!

Use the arrows to go through the months of 2025, or click "Today" to jump straight to the current date and month. 

Scroll down for month-by-month info on regional and national holidays, time changes, and school start dates in Spain in 2025.

• 01.01.2025, Wednesday | New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo)

Details: Celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

• 02.01.2025, Thursday | Reconquest Day (Día de la Toma)

Details: Commemorates the reconquest of Granada in 1492 with historical reenactments and civic ceremonies.
i: Official Bank Holiday in Granada (Regional).

• 06.01.2025, Monday | Epiphany (Día de Reyes)

Details: Epiphany, also known as "Día de Reyes" (Three Kings’ Day), marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus and is widely celebrated across Spain. 

i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

• 14.02.2025, Friday | Valentine’s Day (Día de San Valentín)
  

Details: Observed as a day to celebrate love with gifts, cards, and romantic gestures.
i: Not an official holiday in Spain.

• 03.03.2025, Monday | Carnival Monday (Lunes de Carnaval)

Details: Celebrated with parades, costumes, and festive activities as part of the Carnival season.
i: Official Bank Holiday in some regions (Regional).

• 04.03.2025, Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday (Martes de Carnaval)

Details: A continuation of Carnival festivities with parties and parades.
i: Official Bank Holiday in some regions (Regional).

• 05.03.2025, Wednesday | Ash Wednesday (Miércoles de Ceniza)

Details: Marks the beginning of Lent with religious services where ashes are placed on the forehead.
i: Not an official holiday in Spain.

• 19.03.2025, Wednesday | Father’s Day (Día del Padre, San José)

Details: Celebrates fathers and honors Saint Joseph with family gatherings.
i: Official Bank Holiday in Madrid, Valencia, and other regions (Regional).

⏰ 30.03.2025, Sunday | Daylight Saving Time Starts (Inicio del Horario de Verano)

Details: Clocks move forward one hour.

• 13.04.2025, Sunday | Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos)

Details: Marks the start of Holy Week, with processions and the blessing of palm leaves.
i: Not an official holiday in Spain.

• 17.04.2025, Thursday | Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)

Details: Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus, with religious processions in many regions.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain except Catalonia.

• 18.04.2025, Friday | Good Friday (Viernes Santo)

Details: Observes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with solemn processions.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

• 19.04.2025, Saturday | Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo)

Details: Reflective day marking the time Jesus lay in the tomb.
i: Official Bank Holiday in some regions (Regional).

• 20.04.2025, Sunday | Easter Sunday (Domingo de Resurrección)

Details: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ with church services and family gatherings.
i: Not an official holiday in Spain.

• 21.04.2025, Monday | Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua)

Details: Marks the continuation of Easter celebrations.
i: Official Bank Holiday in Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands, and other regions (Regional).

• 23.04.2025, Wednesday | St. George’s Day (Día de San Jorge)

Details: Celebrated with the exchange of roses and books, especially in Catalonia.
i: Official Bank Holiday in Catalonia and Aragon (Regional).

• 01.05.2025, Thursday | Labor Day/May Day (Día del Trabajador)

Details: Celebrates workers’ rights with parades and public demonstrations.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

• 04.05.2025, Sunday | Mother’s Day (Día de la Madre)

Details: Celebrates mothers with gifts and family meals.
i: Not an official holiday in Spain.

• 08.06.2025, Sunday | Whit Sunday/Pentecost (Domingo de Pentecostés)

Details: Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
i: Not an official holiday in Spain.

• 09.06.2025, Monday | Whit Monday (Lunes de Pentecostés)

Details: Marks the day after Pentecost.
i: Official Bank Holiday in some regions (Regional).

• 19.06.2025, Thursday | Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi)

Details: Religious celebrations with processions and floral decorations.
i: Official Bank Holiday in Toledo and other regions (Regional).

• 24.06.2025, Tuesday | Saint John the Baptist Day (Día de San Juan Bautista)

Details: Celebrated with bonfires and festivals, marking the summer solstice.
i: Official Bank Holiday in Catalonia, Valencia, and other regions (Regional).

👨‍🏫 Summer vacation for the 2024-2025 school year begins in late June 2025, with most schools ending between June 20 and June 24, depending on the region and level of education.

• 25.07.2025, Friday | Feast of Saint James the Apostle (Día de Santiago Apóstol)

Details: Honors Saint James, the patron saint of Spain, with religious and cultural events.
i: Official Bank Holiday in Galicia, Castilla y León, and other regions (Regional).

• 15.08.2025, Friday | Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)
  

Details: Commemorates the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven with masses and processions.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

i: There are no public holidays in Spain in September.

👨‍🏫Schools in Spain start in September, with primary and secondary classes starting between September 5 and 12, while vocational and arts programs often start later.

• 12.10.2025, Sunday | Hispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad)

Details: Celebrates Spain’s heritage and the discovery of the Americas with parades and cultural events.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

• 13.10.2025, Monday | Hispanic Day Observed (Día de la Hispanidad Observado)

Details: Observed as a substitute holiday when 12th falls on a Sunday.
i: Official Bank Holiday in some regions (Regional).

⏰ 26.10.2025, Sunday | Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fin del Horario de Verano)
Details: Clocks move back one hour.

• 01.11.2025, Saturday | All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos)

Details: Honors all saints and deceased loved ones, with families visiting cemeteries.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

• 06.12.2025, Saturday | Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)

• 08.12.2025, Monday | Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)

• 24.12.2025, Wednesday | Christmas Eve (Nochebuena)

• 25.12.2025, Thursday | Christmas Day (Navidad)

Details: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with religious services and family gatherings.
i: Official Bank Holiday, entire Spain.

• 28.12.2025, Sunday | Feast of the Holy Family (Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia)

• 31.12.2025, Wednesday | New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja)

Although this guide provides a comprehensive overview of Spanish public holidays in 2025, we recommend that you confirm specific working days with your employer, company or an official Spanish authority to ensure accurate planning and opening dates.

✨We wish you a happy 2025! ✨