SpainvsFrance
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
5
Only Spain
6
Only France
What the numbers say
In 2026, Spain has 10 nationwide public holidays and France has 11, so France gets 1 more day off. They line up on 5 dates, including Año Nuevo, Fiesta del trabajo, Asunción and Día de todos los Santos.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Spain has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 9 for France (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Spain offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); France offers 5 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is December in Spain and May in France.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Spain
France is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only France
Spain is working these days.