SpainvsItaly
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
3
Only Spain
6
Only Italy
What the numbers say
In 2026, Spain has 10 nationwide public holidays and Italy has 13, so Italy gets 3 more days off. They line up on 7 dates, including Año Nuevo, Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor, Fiesta del trabajo and Asunción.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Spain has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Italy (6 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); Italy offers 3 and 4. Italy has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Spain and April in Italy.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Spain
Italy is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Italy
Spain is working these days.