Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: June 24, 2026
País Vasco observes 14 public holidays in 2026: 10 fall on a weekday and 4 land on a weekend, leaving 251 working days across the year. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend, the same as the rest of Spain; what changes is the autonomic holiday calendar.
How País Vasco differs from the national Spanish holidays
The País Vasco adds four days beyond the national set: San José on 19 March, Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) on 2 April, Lunes de Pascua (Pazko astelehena, Easter Monday) on 6 April, and Santiago Apóstol on 25 July. Santiago falls on a Saturday in 2026, so the working days the País Vasco closes beyond the national calendar are San José, Jueves Santo, and Lunes de Pascua. Todos los Santos (1 November) and the Día de la Constitución (6 December) both fall on a Sunday in 2026 and the País Vasco leaves them on that date. The three historical territories of Araba, Bizkaia, and Gipuzkoa add their own local fiestas, which are not part of this region-wide count.
Added in País Vasco (2026)
San José (Thursday, March 19)
Jueves Santo (Thursday, April 2)
Lunes de Pascua (Monday, April 6)
Santiago Apóstol (Saturday, July 25)
National days País Vasco moves to another date (2026)
País Vasco observes the national Spanish holidays on their date and adds its own on top; in 2026 it moves none.
País Vasco public holiday calendar 2026
Date
Day
Public holiday
Notes
January 1
Thursday
Año Nuevo
Año Nuevo on Thursday January 1 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
January 6
Tuesday
Epifanía del Señor
Epifanía del Señor on Tuesday January 6 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
March 19
Thursday
San José
San José on Thursday March 19 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
April 2
Thursday
Jueves Santo
Jueves Santo on Thursday April 2 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
April 3
Friday
Viernes Santo
Viernes Santo on Friday April 3 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
April 6
Monday
Lunes de Pascua
Lunes de Pascua on Monday April 6 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
May 1
Friday
Día del Trabajo
Día del Trabajo on Friday May 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
July 25
Saturday (weekend)
Santiago Apóstol
Santiago Apóstol lands on a Saturday (July 25) and is absorbed into the weekend.
August 15
Saturday (weekend)
Asunción de la Virgen
Asunción de la Virgen lands on a Saturday (August 15) and is absorbed into the weekend.
October 12
Monday
Fiesta Nacional de España
Fiesta Nacional de España on Monday October 12 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
November 1
Sunday (weekend)
Día de Todos los Santos
Día de Todos los Santos lands on a Sunday (November 1) and is absorbed into the weekend.
December 6
Sunday (weekend)
Día de la Constitución
Día de la Constitución lands on a Sunday (December 6) and is absorbed into the weekend.
December 8
Tuesday
Inmaculada Concepción
Inmaculada Concepción on Tuesday December 8 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
December 25
Friday
Navidad
Navidad on Friday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
2026 summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Public holidays on weekdays
10
Working days
251
After subtracting 104 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling public holidays, País Vasco has 251 working days in 2026. Deadlines and due dates counted in País Vasco use this autonomic calendar, not just the national set.
How many public holidays does País Vasco have in 2026?
País Vasco observes 14 public holidays in 2026, of which 10 fall on a weekday. The complete list is in the table above.
How does País Vasco differ from the rest of Spain?
The País Vasco adds four days beyond the national set: San José on 19 March, Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) on 2 April, Lunes de Pascua (Pazko astelehena, Easter Monday) on 6 April, and Santiago Apóstol on 25 July. Santiago falls on a Saturday in 2026, so the working days the País Vasco closes beyond the national calendar are San José, Jueves Santo, and Lunes de Pascua. Todos los Santos (1 November) and the Día de la Constitución (6 December) both fall on a Sunday in 2026 and the País Vasco leaves them on that date. The three historical territories of Araba, Bizkaia, and Gipuzkoa add their own local fiestas, which are not part of this region-wide count.
Which holidays does País Vasco change in 2026?
País Vasco adds: San José (Thursday, March 19); Jueves Santo (Thursday, April 2); Lunes de Pascua (Monday, April 6); Santiago Apóstol (Saturday, July 25).
How many working days does País Vasco have in 2026?
País Vasco has 251 working days in 2026, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling public holidays.