Each province of Spain has their own regional holidays, however, there are nine national holidays observed throughout Spain. Each region is allowed a maximum of 14 public holidays per year. There are also hundreds of regional and local festivals and saints days.
- January 1: New Year’s Day, Año Nuevo
- March-April (varies, Friday before Easter): Good Friday, Viernes Santo
- May 1: Labor Day, Dia del Trabajador
- August 15: Assumption Day, Día de la Asunción
- October 12: Spanish National Holiday, Fiesta Nacional de España
- November 1: All Saints Day, Día de Todos los Santos (also Day of the Dead)
- December 6, Constitution Day, Día de la Constitución
- December 8, Immaculate Conception Day, Día de la Inmaculada Concepción
- December 25: Christmas, la Navidad
Perhaps the most famous regional holiday in Spain is the San Fermínes festival in Pamplona, celebrated July 6-14 of each year. The albergues in Pamplona are not open during San Fermin and all accommodations become very expensive and most are booked months in advance..
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