Spain celebrates National Day on Monday 12 October

Spain marks its 2026 National Day with a nationwide public holiday on Monday, following the feast of the Virgin of the Pillar.

celebrates its National Day, also known as , on 12 October. In 2026, this non-substitutable national holiday falls on a Monday, ensuring a non-working day across all autonomous communities, provinces, and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

The date coincides with the feast of the , the patron saint of , Aragon, the , and Correos. While regions can typically only move this holiday if it falls on a Sunday, the 2026 calendar confirms a nationwide Monday break.

This follows the Valencian Community day on Friday 9 October. Looking ahead, the next national holiday after 12 October 2026 is All Saints' Day; as 1 November falls on a Sunday, the public holiday will be observed on Monday 2 November throughout the country.


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