Cantabria Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Cantabria?

Cantabria observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Spain nationally, since Cantabria doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Cantabria, Spain

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Cantabria, Spain? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Cantabria.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Cantabria observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Cantabria, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Fiesta Nacional de España on October 12) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Cantabria, Spain

This is Spain's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Spain's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Cantabria and the rest of Spain, not a separate Cantabria-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Cantabria

These are Spain's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Spain's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Spain, including Cantabria. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Fiesta Nacional de España	October 12	National Holiday (Fiesta Nacional)	Full Statutory Closure (Banks & Govt Administration)	www.lamoncloa.gob.es
Día de la Constitución Española	December 6	National Holiday	Full Statutory Closure	www.lamoncloa.gob.es

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Cantabria

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Fiesta Nacional de España	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Cantabria

Cantabria follows Spain's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Cantabria, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Cantabria's capital, Santander observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Cantabria.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cantabria Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Cantabria?

Yes, they do. Cantabria follows Spain's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Cantabria?

Cantabria observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Spain nationally, since Cantabria doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Cantabria?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Cantabria a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Cantabria differ from the rest of Spain?

No — public holidays in Spain are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Cantabria observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Cantabria-specific reference, not because Cantabria has its own separate holiday list.

Does Santander, Cantabria's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Santander observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Cantabria and Spain. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Cantabria's public holiday dates?

Cantabria's public holidays are mandated by Spain's national statutory framework, published via www.lamoncloa.gob.es — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.