GibraltarvsSpain
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
8
Only Gibraltar
6
Only Spain
What the numbers say
In 2026, Gibraltar has 12 nationwide public holidays and Spain has 10, so Gibraltar gets 2 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, May Day Bank Holiday and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Gibraltar has 11 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Spain (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Gibraltar offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Spain offers 4 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Gibraltar and December in Spain.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Gibraltar
Spain is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Spain
Gibraltar is working these days.