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National and Local Holidays in Spain for 2025
Thursday, December 19, 2024 @ 5:39 PM

 

Spain is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions, and this is reflected in its numerous national and local holidays. In 2025, Spain will once again celebrate a wide array of holidays that are observed both nationwide and regionally within its autonomous communities. Below is a detailed list of these holidays, categorized by national and local observances.

National Holidays

These holidays are recognized across the entire country of Spain:

  1. New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)

    • Date: January 1, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the beginning of the new year.
  2. Epiphany (Día de los Reyes)

    • Date: January 6, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the visit of the Magi to the Christ child.
  3. Good Friday (Viernes Santo)

    • Date: April 18, 2025
    • Significance: Observed during Holy Week, it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
  4. Labor Day (Fiesta del Trabajo)

    • Date: May 1, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the contributions of workers.
  5. Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)

    • Date: August 15, 2025
    • Significance: Honors the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
  6. National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España)

    • Date: October 12, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the day Christopher Columbus first arrived in the Americas.
  7. All Saints' Day (Día de Todos los Santos)

    • Date: November 1, 2025
    • Significance: Honors all saints and deceased loved ones.
  8. Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)

    • Date: December 6, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the anniversary of the Spanish constitution.
  9. Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)

    • Date: December 8, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the conception of the Virgin Mary without original sin.
  10. Christmas Day (Navidad)

    • Date: December 25, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Local Holidays by Autonomous Community

Spain's autonomous communities also have their own unique holidays, based on regional traditions and historical events. Below are some of the key local holidays for 2025:

Andalucía

  • Day of Andalusia (Día de Andalucía)
    • Date: February 28, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the referendum for Andalusian autonomy.

Aragón

  • Saint George's Day (Día de San Jorge)
    • Date: April 23, 2025
    • Significance: Honors Aragón's patron saint, Saint George.

Asturias

  • Asturias Day (Día de Asturias)
    • Date: September 8, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the Virgin of Covadonga and the region's identity.

Balearic Islands

  • Day of the Balearic Islands (Día de les Illes Balears)
    • Date: March 1, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the Statute of Autonomy of the Balearic Islands.

Basque Country (Euskadi)

  • Basque Country Day (Euskal Herriko Eguna)
    • Date: October 25, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the Basque culture and autonomy.

Canary Islands (Canarias)

  • Canary Islands Day (Día de Canarias)
    • Date: May 30, 2025
    • Significance: Marks the anniversary of the first session of the Canary Islands' parliament.

Cantabria

  • Cantabria Day (Día de Cantabria)
    • Date: August 15, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the region's heritage and customs.

Castilla-La Mancha

  • Castilla-La Mancha Day (Día de Castilla-La Mancha)
    • Date: May 31, 2025
    • Significance: Honors the autonomy of Castilla-La Mancha.

Castilla y León

  • Community Day of Castilla y León (Fiesta de la Comunidad de Castilla y León)
    • Date: April 23, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the Battle of Villalar.

Catalonia (Catalunya)

  • Saint George’s Day (La Diada de Sant Jordi)
    • Date: April 23, 2025
    • Significance: A cultural celebration akin to Valentine’s Day.
  • Catalonia National Day (La Diada Nacional de Catalunya)
    • Date: September 11, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the fall of Barcelona during the War of Spanish Succession.

Extremadura

  • Day of Extremadura (Día de Extremadura)
    • Date: September 8, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the Virgin of Guadalupe and regional pride.

Galicia

  • Saint James' Day (Día de Santiago)
    • Date: July 25, 2025
    • Significance: Honors Saint James, patron saint of Galicia.

La Rioja

  • La Rioja Day (Día de La Rioja)
    • Date: June 9, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the autonomy of La Rioja.

Community of Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid)

  • Madrid Day (Día de la Comunidad de Madrid)
    • Date: May 2, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the uprising against French rule in 1808.

Murcia

  • Day of the Region of Murcia (Día de la Región de Murcia)
    • Date: June 9, 2025
    • Significance: Marks the anniversary of the Statute of Autonomy of the Region of Murcia.

Navarre (Navarra)

  • Day of Navarre (Día de Navarra)
    • Date: December 3, 2025
    • Significance: Honors San Francisco Javier, the patron saint of Navarre.

Valencia Community (Comunitat Valenciana)

  • Saint Joseph's Day (Fallas de Valencia)

    • Date: March 19, 2025
    • Significance: A major festival celebrating St. Joseph and the arrival of spring.
  • Valencia Day (Día de la Comunidad Valenciana)

    • Date: October 9, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the entrance of King James I into the city of Valencia in 1238.

Ceuta and Melilla

  • Ceuta Day (Día de Ceuta)

    • Date: September 2, 2025
    • Significance: Celebrates the founding of the city.
  • Melilla Day (Día de Melilla)

    • Date: September 8, 2025
    • Significance: Commemorates the conquest of Melilla by Spanish forces.

 

In 2025, Spain will celebrate an array of national and local holidays, each reflecting the country's multifaceted cultural and historical landscape. Whether commemorating significant historical events, cultural traditions, or religious observances, these holidays offer both residents and visitors alike an opportunity to experience the rich tapestry of Spanish life.

Make sure to plan your travels and activities around these dates to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations that span the length and breadth of Spain!



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