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Public Holiday
Regional: ES-CN-SC-TE
Virgen de la Candelaria
Monday, February 2, 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
SAT
31
Weekend
SUN
01
Weekend
MON
02
Holiday
3-day weekend (January 31 – February 2)
📣 Traveler notes
Spain provides a culturally rich experience with renowned cuisine, vibrant traditions, and a relaxed lifestyle. It is a historically significant nation featuring numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) tradition requires eating 12 grapes at midnight, timed with the 12 chimes (Las Campanadas) from the Puerta del Sol in Madrid.
- Expect a fireworks display to accompany the New Year's festivities.
- Hourly chimes (los cuartos) precede the midnight chimes (las campanadas).
- The event is widely broadcast live on national television.
- Be mindful of local sensitivities; avoid direct criticism, commentary on family, or political discussions. Physical contact (e.g., pats on the back) is often a sign of familiarity. While punctuality is appreciated, being slightly late is usually acceptable. When invited to a home, bring slippers, and follow local customs regarding meals.
About this holiday
The Virgen de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candelaria), or La Morenita, is the patroness saint and is celebrated in Tenerife, Canary Islands. The main shrine, dedicated in the city of Candelaria, houses a Black Madonna statue. The feast day is observed on February 2nd and August 15th, which is also the general patronal feast day of the Canary Islands.