Public Holidays in Madrid in 2027: Full Calendar and Long Weekends

The city of Madrid has 14 public holidays in 2027: 12 set for the whole Comunidad de Madrid, plus two local days, San Isidro on Saturday, May 15 and La Almudena on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The regional Fiesta de la Comunidad on May 2 falls on a Sunday and is not moved, while Aug. 15 moves to Monday, Aug. 16.

Which days are public holidays in Madrid in 2027?

The regional government approved the 2027 calendar on Sept. 30, 2026, and the Madrid city council approved its two local days at its plenary session on Sept. 29, 2026. The full list for the city of Madrid:

Easter Monday is not a holiday in Madrid, unlike in some other regions. The official texts are the regional decree in the Boletín Oficial de la Comunidad de Madrid (BOCM) and the national list published each October in the Boletín Oficial del Estado.

Why are May 2 and Aug. 15 treated differently?

Each region can adjust part of the national list. In 2027, May 2, the Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid, falls on a Sunday. The region kept its status but did not move it to Monday, so there is no day off for it. Aug. 15 also falls on a Sunday, and the region moved that holiday to Monday, Aug. 16. The region also chose March 19, San José, as one of its 12 days.

Three holidays also fall on Saturdays in 2027 (May 1, Dec. 25 and, in the city, May 15) and are not moved. For people who work Monday to Friday they bring no extra day off.

Do the local holidays apply outside Madrid city?

No. May 15 and Nov. 9 are holidays only in the municipality of Madrid. Each of the other 178 towns in the region sets its own two local days through its town council. If you live in Madrid but work in Alcobendas, Getafe or Pozuelo, the local holidays of the town where your workplace is located are the ones that count. Check your town’s website or ask your employer.

Where are the long weekends in 2027?

A puente (bridge) is a working day squeezed between a holiday and the weekend, which many people take off. In 2027 the calendar falls like this:

• Jan. 1 (Friday): a three-day weekend to start the year, followed by Epiphany on Wednesday, Jan. 6, the day after the Three Kings parade.
• March 19 to 21: San José on Friday gives a three-day weekend.
• Easter, March 25 to 28: four days off in a row from Holy Thursday to Sunday.
• Aug. 14 to 16: a three-day weekend thanks to the moved Assumption.
• Oct. 9 to 12: Tuesday’s holiday makes Monday, Oct. 11 a likely bridge.
• Oct. 30 to Nov. 1: All Saints’ Day on Monday gives three days; in Madrid city, Almudena on Tuesday, Nov. 9 makes Monday, Nov. 8 a likely bridge.
• Dec. 4 to 8: the puente de diciembre. Monday the 6th and Wednesday the 8th are holidays, so taking Tuesday the 7th gives five days off.

Trains and roads out of Madrid are busiest on the afternoon before each long weekend. If you plan a trip, see our comparison of day trips from Madrid and book Renfe tickets early.

Are shops open on public holidays in Madrid?

Shops in the Comunidad de Madrid can choose their own opening days and hours, including Sundays and public holidays, under the regional law on commercial activity of 2012. In practice, many supermarkets, shopping centers and stores in central Madrid open on most holidays, often with shorter hours. Jan. 1 and Dec. 25 are the days when most shops close. Smaller family businesses usually stay shut on holidays.

Banks, public offices and most medical centers close on holidays, and health centers send urgent cases to the emergency services. Public transport runs a Sunday or holiday timetable. Deadlines for official procedures skip these days, because holidays are días inhábiles (non-working days) for the administration.

When are the school holidays in 2026–27?

The Comunidad de Madrid’s school calendar for 2026–27 was published in June 2026. The main dates for state-funded schools:

Secondary schools start a day or two later than primary, and private schools can set slightly different dates. Your school will give you its own calendar, including any non-teaching days. Our overview of state, concertada and private schools in Madrid explains how the systems differ.

Bottom line

For a single day of annual leave, Dec. 7 gives the best return in 2027: five days off in a row. Book any travel for the Easter and December bridges by early autumn, when train and hotel prices are still close to normal.

FAQ

How many public holidays does Madrid have in 2027?

The city of Madrid has 14: 12 regional and national holidays plus two local days, May 15 and Nov. 9. Other towns in the region have 12 plus their own two local days.

Is May 2 a holiday in Madrid in 2027?

No day off is given. May 2 falls on a Sunday in 2027, and the Comunidad de Madrid did not move it to Monday.

Is Easter Monday a holiday in Madrid?

No. In Madrid the Easter holidays are Holy Thursday and Good Friday, March 25 and 26 in 2027.

What happens if a holiday falls on a Sunday in Spain?

Regions may move it to the following Monday, but they are not required to. In Madrid in 2027, Aug. 15 was moved and May 2 was not.