National Holidays

Remember that the word Fiesta in Spain means holiday as well as a festival. The table shows the main national holidays and on these occasions one can expect most shops and other establishments to be closed.

Remember that the word Fiesta in Spain means holiday as well as a festival. The table shows the main national holidays and on these occasions one can expect most shops and other establishments to be closed.
| Jan 1st | Nuevo | New Years Day |
| Jan 6th | Dia de los Reyes | Day of the Kings |
| Mar 19th | San Jose | Fathers Day |
| March/April | Viernes Santo | Good Friday |
| March/April | Dia de Pascua | Easter Sunday |
| May 1st | Dia del Trabajo | Labour Day |
| Jun 24th | San Juan | Saint John's Day |
| Mid June | Corpus Christi | Body of Christ |
| Jun 29th | San Pedro y San Pablo | Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul |
| Jul 25th | Santiago | Saint James Day Spains patron saint |
| Aug 15th | Asuncion | Feast of the Assumption |
| Oct 12th | Dia de la Hispanidad | Columbus Day |
| Nov 1st | Todos los Santos | All Saints Day |
| Dec 6th | Dia de la Constitucion | Constitution Day |
| Dec 8th | Imaculada Concepcion |
The Virgin Mary's Day and also a day to honour mothers |
| Dec 25th | Navidad | Christmas Day |