Working days 2026
In 2026 Spain has a total of 253 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
253
Public holidays
11
8 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: January (20 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Año Nuevo (THU)
- 06. Día de los Reyes Magos (TUE)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 02. Jueves Santo (THU)
- 03. Viernes Santo (FRI)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Día del Trabajador (FRI)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Asunción (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 12. Fiesta Nacional de España (MON)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Todos los Santos (SUN)
December
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 06. Día de la Constitución Española (SUN)
- 08. La inmaculada concepción (TUE)
- 25. Navidad (FRI)
Other years
Other countries
In Spain, public holidays are regulated through a three-level system: national, regional (autonomous community), and local holidays. For HR and payroll purposes, it is essential to distinguish which holidays apply in each territory, as autonomous communities add up to two additional holidays each year. The standard working week is 40 hours from Monday to Friday.
Frequently asked questions
How many national public holidays are there in Spain in 2026 and which ones are they?
In 2026 there are eleven national public holidays, which include New Year's Day (1 January), Epiphany (6 January), Maundy Thursday (2 April), Good Friday (3 April), Labour Day (1 May), Assumption of Mary (15 August), Spanish National Day (12 October), All Saints' Day (1 November), Constitution Day (6 December), Immaculate Conception (8 December), and Christmas Day (25 December). Note that in 2026 the calendar includes Maundy Thursday as a national public holiday, although in other years it does not always appear among the eight strictly fixed national public holidays.
What happens when a national public holiday falls on a Sunday in Spain?
When a national public holiday coincides with a Sunday, the Government establishes a substitute day by Royal Decree, which is usually the immediately following Monday, referred to as a 'substitute holiday'. This decision is made at national level and published annually in the BOE (Official State Gazette). Companies must update their working calendars to reflect this shift.
Are workers in Spain legally obliged to rest on bridge days?
No: a bridge day is not a labor right recognized by law, but rather a widespread cultural practice consisting of taking as non-working the day that falls between a public holiday and the weekend. Its enjoyment depends on agreement between employer and employee, or on what the applicable collective bargaining agreement establishes. From a payroll perspective, that day may be counted as vacation, paid leave, or discretionary day off according to what is agreed.
How do regional public holidays affect the calculation of working days in a company with employees in several autonomous communities?
Each autonomous community sets up to two regional public holidays per year, so the effective working days can vary between territories. In companies with work centers in several communities, it is essential to draw up a specific working calendar for each center and communicate it to employees before 31 December of the previous year. This aspect is key to the correct calculation of payroll, overtime, and workforce planning.
Is Easter Monday a national public holiday in Spain in 2026?
No: Easter Monday is not a public holiday at national level in Spain. Some autonomous communities, such as Catalonia, Navarre, or Valencia, do include it among their regional public holidays, but at state level it has no official recognition. HR professionals must verify the calendar of each community to determine whether it applies in their territory.