Public holiday in Spain
All Saints' Day in Spain
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
All Saints' Day is a nationwide public holiday in Spain on 1 November. It is marked by family visits to cemeteries and quiet remembrance of deceased relatives.
About All Saints' Day in Spain
In Spain, All Saints' Day is observed across the country and is one of the main autumn holidays on the calendar. It is closely associated with family remembrance: many people use the day to visit cemeteries, tend graves and spend time with relatives after the official holiday period begins. Because it falls near the start of November, it often shapes the rhythm of the long weekend when it falls beside other nearby non-working days.
History
The Spanish observance follows the long-established Catholic feast of All Saints, which became part of the country’s religious calendar through centuries of Christian practice. Its place as a public holiday reflects Spain’s historical Catholic heritage and the continued cultural significance of the day in family remembrance.
Traditions
A common custom is to bring flowers to cemeteries, especially chrysanthemums, which are widely associated with remembrance in Spain. Families may gather at gravesides for prayers or quiet moments of memory, and many households also share seasonal sweets linked to the date, such as huesos de santo and buñuelos de viento.
How All Saints' Day is celebrated in Spain
In many towns and cities, cemeteries are busier than usual on 1 November, with people cleaning tombs, arranging flowers and visiting family graves. Churches may hold special services, and some communities organize concerts, recitals or other memorial events connected to the day.
Interesting facts
The date is a nationwide public holiday in Spain, so it is observed throughout all autonomous communities. It is followed on 2 November by All Souls' Day, which is not a public holiday in Spain. Traditional sweets for the day often appear in bakeries in late October and early November.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.