Galicia Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Schedule, Long Weekends & Local Calendar

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Galicia, Spain

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Galicia, Spain. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Galicia.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Galicia observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Galicia, 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 — Galicia, 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 Galicia and the rest of Spain, not a separate Galicia-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 Galicia

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 Galicia. 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 Galicia

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 Galicia

Galicia 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.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Galicia, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Galicia's capital, Santiago de Compostela observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Galicia.

Frequently Asked Questions — Galicia Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Galicia 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 Galicia?

Galicia observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Spain nationally, since Galicia 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 Galicia?

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

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

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

Does Santiago de Compostela, Galicia's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Galicia'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.