Public holiday in Spain
All Saints' Day - in lieu in Spain
Monday, November 2, 2026
Regional public holiday
Observed in Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Canary Islands, Castile and León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Madrid, Navarre
All Saints' Day (in lieu) is the substitute public holiday for Spain’s observance of All Saints’ Day when the date falls on a Sunday. In 2026 it is observed on 2 November in the listed regions.
About All Saints' Day - in lieu in Spain
In Spain, this substitute holiday preserves the public-holiday break linked to All Saints’ Day when 1 November falls on a Sunday. It is observed only in the regions listed for 2026, rather than nationwide. The day sits immediately after the usual All Saints’ Day observances, so it mainly matters as an extra day off in places where the replacement holiday is assigned.
History
Spain’s holiday calendar includes substitute days for some fixed-date holidays when they fall on a Sunday. All Saints’ Day is one of the dates that can be moved in this way, so the observance appears in the regional calendar as an in-lieu day rather than on 1 November itself.
Traditions
The customs associated with the day are the same as those of All Saints’ Day in Spain: family visits to cemeteries, flowers on graves, and time spent remembering deceased relatives. In many places, chrysanthemums are a common flower for cemetery offerings around this period.
How All Saints' Day - in lieu is celebrated in Spain
In the regions where it is observed, the day is typically treated as a public holiday with the practical pace of a long weekend. People may use it for cemetery visits, family gatherings, or quiet personal observance, continuing the routines usually associated with 1 November.
Interesting facts
The 2026 observance applies to Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, the Canary Islands, Castile and León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Madrid and Navarre. Because it is an in-lieu holiday, the date shown in the calendar is 2 November 2026 rather than 1 November 2026.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | — | Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Canary Islands, Castilla-La Mancha, Castile and León, Extremadura, Madrid, Navarre |
Import sources
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