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Spain Prepares for May 1 Labor Day with Regional Puentes Confirmed

Madrid, Extremadura, and Catalonia align additional holidays to extend the national festivo into long weekends.

Overview

  • May 1, Labor Day, is a national holiday observed across all of Spain, marking the first public holiday after Semana Santa.
  • The Comunidad de Madrid has confirmed May 2 as a regional holiday, creating a four-day puente when paired with Labor Day.
  • Many municipalities in Extremadura have also designated May 2 as a local holiday, enabling extended breaks for residents.
  • In Catalonia, May 1 is a festivo, and residents can take May 2 off to enjoy a four-day weekend; Barcelona will also observe Segunda Pascua on June 9.
  • Mallorca's next public holiday after May 1 will be the Assumption of the Virgin on August 15, providing a long summer weekend.