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Spanish school holidays in 2025–2026

Want to take your kids on a vacation? Here are the Spanish school holidays for 2025–2026, plus tips for expat parents in Spain.

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Updated 14-10-2025

School breaks are the perfect time to have fun and quality time with your children. For parents, knowing these dates is crucial for planning holidays, family visits, and exciting activities. It’s also important to arrange any childcare in advance if you’ll be working on these days.

Planning ahead also means preparing financially for these holiday periods. Whether you’re organizing a family trip abroad, arranging childcare, or enrolling your children in vacation camps, managing your finances efficiently is crucial. For expat families who frequently travel between countries or maintain ties to their home country, services like Wise can help manage multiple currencies and international payments without the hidden fees that banks can often charge.

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An overview of Spanish school holidays

Each of the 17 Spanish autonomous communities sets its own school calendar each year, leading to variations in holiday dates across the country. Municipal authorities may change these schedules slightly to take into account local holidays or requirements; however, the main holidays usually stay the same across the canton.

Father and child look at map while sitting on deckchair at La Molina ski resort
La Molina (Photo: Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Schools typically have three main holidays throughout the year, including around Christmas, Easter, and in the Summer. There are also regional holidays that give students the day off; these typically are held around Christian holidays.

International schools in Spain generally follow the same holiday dates as other schools in the country, though they may have longer summer and Christmas breaks, as well as additional or different days off. Be sure to check with your child’s school for full details.

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When are the Spanish school holidays in 2025–2026?

The following are the 2025–26 school holidays across Spain’s north, central, south, and island regions.

2025–2026 school holidays in Northern Spain

Dates may vary per municipality – check your school’s academic calendar

HolidayAragonAsturiasBasque CountryCantabria
First day of school10 September 20259 September 20255 September 20258 September (primary school), 11 September (secondary school)
All Saints holidayn/an/an/an/a
Christmas holidays19 December 2025 – 6 January 202622 December 2025 – 7 January 202624 December 2025 – 7 January 202624 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
Carnival holidaysn/a13-17 February 2026n/a16-20 February 2026
Easter holidays30 March – 6 April 202630 March – 3 April 20262-6 April 202630 March – 3 April 2026
Last day of school19 June 202619 June 202619 June 202618 June (primary school), 22 June (secondary school)
Castile and LeónGaliciaNavarre
First day of school8 September (primary school), 15 September (secondary school)8 September 20254 September 2025
Christmas holidays22 December 2025 – 2 January 202622 December 2025 – 7 January 202622 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
Carnival holidays16-17 February 202616-18 February 2026n/a
Easter holidays27 March – 6 April 202630 March – 6 April 20262-10 April 2026
Last day of school24 June 202619 June 202619 June 2026

2025–2026 school holidays in Central Spain

Dates may vary per municipality – check your school’s academic calendar

HolidayCastile-La ManchaExtremaduraLa RiojaMadrid
First day of school8 September 202511 September (primary school), 12 September (secondary school)9 September 20258 September (primary school), 9 September (secondary school)
Christmas holidays22 December 2025 – 2 January 202623 December 2025 – 7 January 202623 December 2025 – 7 January 202622 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
Carnival holidays16-17 February 202616-17 February 2026n/an/a
Easter holidays30 March – 6 April 202630 March – 6 April 202630 March – 6 April 202630 March – 6 April 2026
Last day of school17 June 202619 June 202622 June 202619 June 2026

2025–2026 school holidays in the South and East of Spain

Dates may vary per municipality – check your school’s academic calendar

HolidayAndalusiaCataloniaCeuta
First day of school10 September (primary school), 15 September (secondary school)8 September 20258 September 2025
Christmas holidays22 December 2025 – 7 January 202622 December 2025 – 7 January 202622 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
Carnival holidaysn/an/an/a
Easter holidays30 March – 3 April 202630 March – 6 April 202630 March – 3 April 2026
Last day of school22 June 202619 June 202622 June 2026
MelillaMurciaValencia
First day of school8 September 20258 September (primary school), 11 September (secondary school)8 September 2025
Christmas holidays22 December 2025 – 7 January 202624 December 2025 – 6 January 202623 December 2025 – 6 January 2026
Carnival holidaysn/an/an/a
Easter holidays30 March – 3 April 202630 March – 6 April 20262-13 April 2026
Last day of school22 June 202622 June 202619 June 2026

2025–2026 school holidays in the Spanish island regions

Dates may vary per municipality – check your school’s academic calendar

HolidayBalearic IslandsCanary Islands
First day of school10 September 20259 September (primary school), 10 September (secondary school)
Christmas holidays22 December 2025 – 6 January 202622 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
Easter holidays2-10April 202630 March – 3 April 2026
Last day of school19 June 202619 June 2026

Other important dates in 2025–2026

In Spain, schools may close for a number of national and local holidays. These can differ per region; for example, most Spanish students get the day off for Labor Day (Día del Trabajador), while only those in Murcia are free on Day of the Region of Murcia (Día de la Región de Murcia).

The additional holiday dates for the 2024–2025 school year are:

HolidayDateWeekday
Day of Immaculate Conception observance8 December 2025Mon
Labor Day1 May 2026Fri

Some schools will also close for certain things, like staff training or pupil book days. Be sure to check with your school for a comprehensive list; many schools will publish this information online.

When are Spain’s public holidays?

Some public holidays and celebrations can fall on school holidays, such as Constitution Day and All Saints’ Day. You can learn more about these holidays (and dates) by reading our article on public holidays in Spain.

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Tips for expat parents in Spain

Financial planning for school holidays

School holidays often mean additional expenses for families – from travel and accommodation to childcare and activities. For expat parents who may be traveling internationally or paying for services in different currencies, managing these expenses efficiently becomes even more important.

When planning trips abroad during school breaks:

  • Create a holiday budget that accounts for currency fluctuations
  • Consider the most cost-effective way to spend money abroad
  • Plan ahead for international payments for activities or accommodations

Using the Wise account can help you manage your holiday finances. With Wise, you can hold and convert money in multiple currencies and spend abroad with the Wise card.

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Childcare during Spanish school holidays

Your children’s school holidays may clash with your work schedule. Fortunately, you can access a range of childcare options in Spain, including:

  • Holiday centers
  • Au pairs/nannies
  • Childminders
  • Babysitters

10 fun summer camps in Spain

Spain has many fun and educational summer camps for children to learn and play during the school holidays, including:

Conclusion

Understanding the Spanish school holiday calendar is essential for expat families to plan effectively throughout the academic year. With differences between the language communities and a variety of holiday periods spread across the year, advance planning is key to balancing work commitments with childcare needs and family activities.

Whether you’re arranging local childcare, sending your children to vacation camps, or planning family trips abroad during these breaks, having the right financial tools in place can make the process smoother. For expat families in Spain, Wise provides a solution for managing expenses across different currencies with the mid-market exchange rate.

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Gary Buswell

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Based in London, Gary has been freelancing for Expatica since 2016. An expert writer with experience in social research and community development, he focuses on topics such as politics and current affairs, healthcare, recruitment, human rights and migration.

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