Public Holidays in Spain - 2019

Christmas Day celebrates the Nativity of Jesus, the date of which according to tradition took place on 25th December 1 BC. Most countries around the world celebrate this event with a public holiday.

Background and History on the Immaculate Consception holiday celebration observed in several countries and regions.

Constitution Day: History and background of the Constitution Day Holiday celebration observed in Spain.

All Saints' Day will be on 1 November 2019 in many countries aorund the world with a large Catholic population. Why do we celebrate this holiday? It is a commemoration day for all Christian saints that was started by Pope Boniface IV.

On 12th October, the national holiday of Spain commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492.

Assumption Day commemorates two important events in the Catholic church - the departure of Mary from this life and the assumption of her body into heaven. It is always on 15 August and is a public holiday in over 40 countries.

May Day is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement. The holiday may also be known as Labour Day or International Worker's Day and is marked with a public holiday in over 80 countries.

​​On Friday 30th March 2018, many countries observe Good Friday as a national holiday on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Background and History on the Epiphany holiday celebration observed in several countries and regions on January 6.

Background and History on the New Year's Day holiday celebration observed in most countries and regions.