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Public Holiday
Regional: ES-CT, ES-IB
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday, December 26, 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
📣 Traveler notes
Spain is known for its rich history, multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and vibrant culture. Visitors can enjoy its relaxed lifestyle and world-renowned cuisine.
- On New Year's Eve (Nochevieja), a tradition involves eating grapes as the clock chimes 12 times at midnight.
- The New Year countdown and midnight chimes ('Las Campanadas') are broadcast live from the Puerta del Sol in Madrid.
- The New Year celebration typically concludes with a fireworks display.
About this holiday
St. Stephen's Day commemorates Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The holiday is observed on December 26th in Western Christian traditions and December 27th in Eastern Christian traditions, with the exact date varying by calendar system (Julian or Gregorian).