Spain School Holidays (2026)

Schools generally start the academic year in August and end in May. The school year is divided into four quarters. School holidays in Spain also include public holidays observed in the country.

For more updated information, please contact individual websites of schools in Spain.

When are school holidays in Spain?

Which are the other holidays in Spain?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar.

Epiphany
Also known as the Three Kings’ Day, Epiphany is a Christian feast day which celebrates the revelation of God as Jesus Christ.

Father’s Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood in Spain and is celebrated every March, unlike the rest of the world which celebrates it every June

Good Friday
This holiday a part of the Holy Week which commemorates Jesus’ death and crucifixion of Jesus.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday is celebrated on the day after Easter Sunday or the resurrection of Jesus.

Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated every May 1 to commemorate workers’ rights.

Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day commemorates mothers and their importance in the society

Assumption Day
Assumption Day is a holiday which commemorates the day Mary ascended to heaven.

Aid El Kebir
This holiday is also called Eid Al Adha. It’s the feast of the sacrifice celebrated by Muslims.

Hispanic Day
The Fiesta Nacional de España is the national day of Spain. It is considered a national holiday across the country.
All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day is the day which commemorates Christian saints

Constitution Day
Día de la Constitución marks the anniversary of a referendum held in Spain on December 6, 1978. On this day, the constitution of Spain was formed.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day is the day which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is annually celebrated every December 25

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