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Fiesta Nacional de España
National Day of Spain
Monday, 12 Oct 2026 · Spain · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.
What the day is for
Fiesta Nacional on 12 October marks Columbus's landfall in 1492 and is centred on the military parade past the royal family in Madrid. Reception varies sharply between regions.
Do shops and banks close?
Banks and most shops close nationwide; bars and restaurants open.
Getting around
Sunday metro service in Madrid with extensive closures around the Paseo de la Castellana parade route.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Sunday · 12 Oct 20252-day break
2026Monday · 12 Oct 20263-day break
2027Tuesday · 12 Oct 2027Bridge to 4 days
2028Thursday · 12 Oct 2028Bridge to 4 days
2029Friday · 12 Oct 20293-day break
See the full Spain holiday calendar or count the working days.