Public Holidays in Basque Country 2026
All 14 public holidays in Basque Country for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Basque Country 2026
Basque Country has 14 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide Spain holidays plus 5 regional holidays: New Year's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, Maundy Thursday, Easter Monday, Saint James' Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Epiphany | 01/06/2026 | Tuesday | |
| Saint Joseph's Day | 03/19/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Maundy Thursday | 04/02/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday | |
| Saint James' Day | 07/25/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
| Assumption of Mary | 08/15/2026 | Saturday | |
| Hispanic Heritage Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2026 | Sunday | |
| Day of the Constitution | 12/06/2026 | Sunday | |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | 12/08/2026 | Tuesday | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Basque Country 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Basque Country for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 5 (Monday) – Take one day off before Epiphany (Tuesday, January 6) for a 4-day weekend from January 3 to 6.
- March 20 (Friday) – Take one day off after Saint Joseph's Day (Thursday, March 19) for a 4-day weekend from March 19 to 22.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Hispanic Heritage Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
- December 7 (Monday) – Take one day off before Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Tuesday, December 8) for a 4-day weekend from December 5 to 8.
Note: Saint James' Day (July 25) falls on a Saturday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Basque Country has 14 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 5 regional holidays (New Year's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, Maundy Thursday, Easter Monday, Saint James' Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Basque Country observes: New Year's Day (January 1), Saint Joseph's Day (March 19), Maundy Thursday (April 2), Easter Monday (April 6), Saint James' Day (July 25).
The best bridge days in Basque Country in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 5 (Monday, before Epiphany), March 20 (Friday, after Saint Joseph's Day), October 9 (Friday, before Hispanic Heritage Day). Saint James' Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Basque Country public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.