Long Weekends in Spain 2027
Spain has 10 public holidays in 2027, creating 6 long-weekend opportunities — 4 automatic 3-day weekends and 2 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take 1 leave day around Fiesta Nacional de España (October 12, 2027) for 4 days off — Oct 9 – Oct 12.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 1 – Jan 3 |
| Epiphany | Wed, Jan 6 | Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5 | 5 | Jan 2 – Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 26 – Mar 28 |
| Fiesta Nacional de España | Tue, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 | 4 | Oct 9 – Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 1 |
| Día de la Constitución Española | Mon, Dec 6 | None — automatic | 3 | Dec 4 – Dec 6 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does Spain have in 2027?
- Spain has 6 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 4 that need no leave and 2 that need one or two days off.