SPAIN FACT SHEET
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Public Holidays in Spain (2025)
January 1 (Wednesday): New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
January 6 (Monday): Epiphany (Epifanía del Señor/Día de Reyes)
April 18 (Friday): Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
May 1 (Thursday): Labor Day (Fiesta del Trabajo)
August 15 (Friday): Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)
October 13 (Monday): National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España) Please note that this holiday is only observed in some regions. (Tenga en cuenta que esta festividad solo se celebra en algunas regiones.)
November 1 (Saturday): All Saints' Day (Día de Todos los Santos)
December 6 (Saturday): Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
December 8 (Monday): Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
December 25 (Thursday): Christmas Day (Navidad)
Public Holidays in Spain (2026)
October 12 (Monday): National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España) Please note that this holiday is only observed in some regions. (Tenga en cuenta que esta festividad solo se celebra en algunas regiones.)
November 1 (Sunday): All Saints' Day (Día de Todos los Santos)
December 6 (Sunday): Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
December 8 (Tuesday): Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
December 25 (Friday): Christmas Day (Navidad)
January 1 (Thursday): New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
January 6 (Tuesday): Epiphany (Epifanía del Señor/Día de Reyes)
April 3 (Friday): Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
May 1 (Friday): Labor Day (Fiesta del Trabajo)
August 15 (Saturday): Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)
Employing in Spain
Like other countries, Spain has specific regulations distinguishing contractors (freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs, and dependent contractors) from part-time or full-time employees. Misclassifying employees as contractors can lead to severe penalties and legal challenges for businesses operating in Spain.
The good news is that you don’t need to establish a local entity to employ workers in Spain. BRIDGE IN helps international companies build and manage their teams in Spain without requiring a subsidiary. As an Employer of Record (EOR) with fully owned local operations, we handle your team members' hiring, onboarding, and legal employment on your behalf.
Additionally, as a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we assume full responsibility for employment compliance, mitigating risks, and streamlining your employment processes. From payroll and expense management to benefits, taxes, and social security contributions, we handle the complexities so you can focus on scaling your business in Spain.