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Public Holiday
Regional: ES-EX
Shrove Tuesday
Friday, February 13, 2026
February 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Mostly closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
13
Holiday
SAT
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
3-day weekend (February 13 – February 15)
📣 Traveler notes
Spain is a lively destination with a strong focus on leisure and social life, known for its vibrant culture, excellent cuisine, and rich historical sites. Guests should anticipate hospitality and a focus on shared experiences.
- New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) involves eating twelve grapes as midnight strikes.
- The main location for the countdown is La Puerta del Sol in Madrid.
- The twelve chimes (Las Campanadas) necessitate consuming one grape during each chime.
- A large-scale fireworks display is expected after midnight.
- Be sensitive to deep cultural and political issues (including Catalan, Basque, and Galician independence, and the Franco era). Dress respectfully for religious festivals. While direct communication is common, tactfulness is valued. Punctuality is appreciated, though Spanish time can be flexible.
About this holiday
Shrove Tuesday marks the end of the pre-Lenten season. Traditions include confession, the ritual burning of previous year's palms, completion of Lenten sacrifices, and the consumption of sweets and pancakes.