01 January 2026
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day is celebrated annually on the first day of the year in the widely used Gregorian calendar. It is a major public holiday in most countries worldwide, often observed with traditions and festivities that begin the night before on New Year's Eve.
06 January 2026
Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day)
Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day, is a Christian feast day. It commemorates the visit of the Magi (Wise Men/Three Kings) to the baby Jesus, representing his manifestation to the world.
19 March 2026
Saint Joseph’s Day
St Joseph's Day honours St Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, and is an important celebration in the Christian tradition, especially in the Catholic Church.
03 April 2026
Good Friday
Good Friday is a crucial Christian commemoration within Holy Week, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth on Mount Calvary. It is a day of deep contemplation, penance and mourning for Christians, who meditate on Jesus' sacrifice for the redemption of humanity.
06 April 2026
Easter Monday
It is the day after Easter Sunday. The date of Easter changes each year because it is based on the lunar calendar. In many countries, including several autonomous communities in Spain (such as Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Valencia), Easter Monday is a public holiday or bank holiday.
01 May 2026
Labour Day
Labour Day is an annual holiday that honours the contributions and achievements of workers and the labour movement. Its purpose is to recognise the fundamental role of the workforce in the strength, prosperity and well-being of a nation.
23 June 2026
Bonfire Day
The local holiday of Hogueras de Alicante is on 23 June, although the main celebration of the event lasts several days, from 20 to 24 June. On 23 June, the festival is officially celebrated with parades and events, and on 24 June, which is St John's Day, the culminating day is commemorated with the cremá (burning) of the bonfires, which marks the end of the celebration.
24 June 2026
St. John’s Day
St. John's Day in Alicante marks the culmination of the Hogueras de San Juan (Fogueres de Sant Joan) festivities. These festivities, declared of International Tourist Interest, are the most important event of the year in the city.
15 August 2026
Feast of the Assumption
The Feast of the Assumption is a Christian holiday that commemorates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life. It is a major feast day, a Holy Day of Obligation for many Catholics, and a national holiday in some countries like Spain. Celebrations often include attending Mass, processions, and local festivals with parades and music.
09 October 2026
Day of the Valencian Community
The Day of the Valencian Community is a public holiday throughout the Valencian Community in Spain. It commemorates the entry of King James I of Aragon into Valencia in 1238. This event marked the birth of the historic Kingdom of Valencia.
12 October 2026
National Day of Spain
The National Day of Spain, officially known as the Fiesta Nacional de España, commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, an event that symbolizes the beginning of Spain's global cultural and linguistic projection.
01 November 2026
All Saints’ Day
All Saints' Day (also known as the Solemnity of All Saints or All Hallows' Day) is a Christian solemnity celebrated to honor all the saints, both known and unknown, who have attained heaven. It is a national public holiday in many countries with a Catholic majority.
06 December 2026
Spanish Constitution Day
Spanish Constitution Day, or Día de la Constitución, is a national public holiday in Spain that commemorates the adoption of the Spanish Constitution of 1978, a pivotal moment in the country's transition to democracy after the dictatorship of Francisco Franco.
08 December 2026
Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception is the Roman Catholic dogma that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. This doctrine was officially defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854 and is celebrated annually on December 8th as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation for Catholics.
25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Observed by billions around the world, Christmas is a major Christian and cultural holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public or national holiday in many countries, where all non-essential government offices are closed.
