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Complete Spain National and Regional Holiday Calendar for 2027
Spain's holiday calendar is one of the more intricate in Europe, combining a core set of national public holidays with a dense layer of regional and local observances that vary significantly by autonomous community. Whether you are scheduling business operations, planning travel, or organising a marketing calendar, knowing exactly which dates apply in 2027 — and where — is essential. This guide covers every national and major regional holiday in Spain for 2027, along with the cultural context behind each one.
National (Red Days) vs. Regional Holidays in Spain
Spain observes what are commonly known as "días rojos," or red days, marked in red on the official calendar — these are the national public holidays that apply across the entire country, including New Year's Day, Epiphany, Good Friday, Labour Day, Assumption of Mary, National Day of Spain, All Saints' Day, Constitution Day, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas Day. Beyond this national list, each of Spain's 17 autonomous communities selects its own additional holidays from a regional list, plus two local holidays chosen by individual municipalities.
This layered system means a date like Maundy Thursday is a public holiday in most of Spain but not observed in Catalonia, while the National Day of Catalonia on September 11th is a public holiday exclusively within that one region. Community of Madrid Day, Saint James Day in Galicia, and Saint John's Day in Catalonia follow the same pattern. Businesses operating across multiple Spanish regions in 2027 need to check each autonomous community's official calendar individually, since a date that closes offices in Valencia may be a normal working day in Madrid.
Festivals and Long Weekends (Puentes) in 2027
The Spanish concept of the "puente," or bridge holiday, is central to how the calendar plays out in practice. When a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, many Spaniards take the adjoining Monday or Friday off as well, creating an extended long weekend — a tradition strongly anticipated each year. In 2027, dates such as Constitution Day and Immaculate Conception in early December are classic puente candidates given their proximity to each other.
Beyond formal holidays, major festivals like Semana Santa in Seville, Las Fallas in Valencia, and La Tomatina in Buñol draw enormous crowds and should be factored into any 2027 travel planning well in advance, as accommodation books up quickly.
Plan Ahead with the Printable PDF Calendar
A printable PDF version of the 2027 Spain holiday calendar is an invaluable tool for navigating the country's mix of national, regional, and local dates. It allows HR departments, schools, and travellers to see at a glance which holidays apply to their specific region and where the puentes are likely to fall. Download our free printable 2027 Spain holiday calendar to keep every red day, regional holiday, and major festival organised throughout the year.