Public Holidays in Catalonia 2026
All 14 public holidays in Catalonia for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Catalonia 2026
Catalonia has 14 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide Spain holidays plus 5 regional holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Saint John the Baptist Day, Catalonia Day, Saint Stephen's Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Epiphany | 01/06/2026 | Tuesday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday | |
| Saint John the Baptist Day | 06/24/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Assumption of Mary | 08/15/2026 | Saturday | |
| Catalonia Day | 09/11/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| 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 | |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Catalonia 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 Catalonia 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.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- 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.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Saint Stephen's Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Catalonia has 14 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 5 regional holidays (New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Saint John the Baptist Day, Catalonia Day, Saint Stephen's Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, Catalonia observes: New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Monday (April 6), Saint John the Baptist Day (June 24), Catalonia Day (September 11), Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Catalonia in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 5 (Monday, before Epiphany), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), October 9 (Friday, before Hispanic Heritage Day).
Yes. The Catalonia public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.