How bank holidays work in Spain
Spain caps the year at fourteen paid public holidays under the Workers' Statute: up to twelve national and regional days, plus two local holidays chosen by each town. The national list is published every year in the Boletín Oficial del Estado, and each autonomous community can swap some national days for its own, so the holidays in Madrid and Barcelona are never quite the same.
Bank branches close on all of them, local holidays included. Instant transfers through Bizum and SEPA Instant keep running, while ordinary SEPA transfers wait for the next business day.
Bank Holidays and Money Transfers
Banks are closed on the dates above, and most electronic transfers do not settle on holidays or weekends. For international payments, the holidays of both countries matter. SWIFT (Spain) · IBAN (Spain)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next bank holiday in Spain?
The next bank holiday in Spain is National Day on Monday, October 12, 2026 (today).
How many holidays does Spain have in 2025?
Spain has 10 nationwide bank and public holidays in 2025. Regional observances can add more depending on the state or province.
Are these dates official?
Dates are generated from the actively maintained python-holidays library and refreshed annually. For contractual or legal deadlines, confirm with official government sources.
Do bank transfers process on holidays in Spain?
Domestic and international transfers generally do not settle on bank holidays or weekends. A transfer sent the day before a holiday usually arrives the next business day.