Spain’s 2025 calendar is built for puentes—long weekends forged by bridging holidays with a single day off. Use this guide to schedule Barcelona tapas tours, Basque pintxo crawls, or Canary Island sunshine.
2025 public holiday highlights
| Holiday | Date | Day | Quick inspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day & Reyes | 1 & 6 Jan | Wed & Mon | Celebrate in Madrid then ski Baqueira |
| Semana Santa | 18 Apr | Fri | Witness Seville processions or escape to Mallorca |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Thu | Enjoy Rioja vineyards and San Sebastian gastronomy |
| Assumption Day | 15 Aug | Fri | Sail Ibiza or relax in Menorca |
| National Day | 12 Oct | Sun | Explore Barcelona’s architecture and Costa Brava beaches |
| Constitution & Immaculate | 6–8 Dec | Sat–Mon | Create a 9-day Andalusia loop with two leave days |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec | Thu | Combine Barcelona markets with Pyrenees ski evenings |
Planner tips
- Open the Spain 2025 planner and select spring or December to see the biggest puente opportunities.
- Wanderlust surfaces fresh Spain itineraries every refresh—think Canary trekking, Bilbao art tours, and Valencia foodie weekends.
- Shortlist itineraries to calculate leave usage and share with your travel crew.
Seasonal picks
- Spring: Semana Santa + Labour Day equals Andalusian culture loops or Mallorca road trips.
- Summer: Assumption anchors Balearic sailing or Basque surfing.
- Winter: December’s Constitution + Immaculate double-up is perfect for Seville, Granada, and Sierra Nevada skiing.
HolidayStacker keeps this guide in sync as regional variations publish—check back before you file leave.