Spanish school holidays in 2026–2027

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.

Here’s what you need to know:

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.

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.

When are the Spanish school holidays in 2026–2027?

The following are the 2026–27 school holidays across Spain’s north, central, south, and island regions.

2026–2027 school holidays in Northern Spain

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

Holiday	Aragon	Asturias	Basque Country	Cantabria
First day of school	8 September 2026	9 September 2026	7 September 2026	8 September (primary school), 9 September (secondary school)
All Saints holiday	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Christmas holidays	22 December 2026 – 6 January 2027	23 December 2026 – 7 January 2027	24 December 2026 – 6 January 2027	23 December 2026 – 8 January 2027
Carnival holidays	n/a	8-9 February 2027	n/a	n/a
Easter holidays	25 March – 2 April 2027	22-28 March 2027	25-29 March 2027	22-28 March 2027
Last day of school	18 June 2027	23 June 2027	18 June 2027	23 June (primary school), 24 June (secondary school)
	Castile and León	Galicia	Navarre
First day of school	9 September (primary), 15 September (secondary)	9 September 2026	4-8 September 2026
Christmas holidays	23 December 2026 – 8 January 2027	22 December 2026 – 7 January 2027	24 December 2026 – 7 January 2027
Carnival holidays	8–9 February 2027	8–10 February 2027	n/a
Easter holidays	22–29 March 2027	22–29 March 2027	25 March – 4 April 2027
Last day of school	24 June 2027	21 June 2027	18-22 June 2027

2026–2027 school holidays in Central Spain

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

Holiday	Castile-La Mancha	Extremadura	La Rioja	Madrid
First day of school	8 September 2026	10 September (primary school), 11 September (secondary school)	9 September 2026	7 September (primary school), 8 September (secondary school)
Christmas holidays	23 December 2026 – 8 January 2027	23 December 2026 – 7 January 2027	23 December 2026 – 6 January 2027	23 December 2026 – 10 January 2027
Carnival holidays	8–9 February 2027	8–9 February 2027	n/a	12–15 February 2027
Easter holidays	22-29 March 2027	22-29 March 2027	25 March – 4 April 2027	20–28 March 2027
Last day of school	22 June 2027	17–18 June 2027	22 June 2027	18 June 2027

2026–2027 school holidays in the South and East of Spain

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

Holiday	Andalusia	Catalonia	Ceuta
First day of school	3 September (primary), 15 September (secondary)	8 September 2026	8 September 2026
Christmas holidays	23 December 2026 – 8 January 2027	22 December 2026 – 7 January 2027	23 December 2026 – 8 January 2027
Carnival holidays	n/a	n/a	n/a
Easter holidays	22–28 March 2027	20–29 March 2027	22 March – 4 April 2027
Last day of school	23 June 2027	21 June 2027	23 June 2027
	Melilla	Murcia	Valencia
First day of school	9 September 2026	8 September (primary), 10 September (secondary)	9 September 2026
Christmas holidays	23 December 2026 – 8 January 2027	24 December 2026 – 6 January 2027	22 December 2026 – 6 January 2027
Carnival holidays	n/a	n/a	n/a
Easter holidays	25–31 March 2027	22–29 March 2027	25 March – 5 April 2027
Last day of school	23 June 2027	22 June (primary), 21 June (secondary)	18 June 2027

2026–2027 school holidays in the Spanish island regions

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

Holiday	Balearic Islands	Canary Islands
First day of school	10 September 2026	9 September (primary school), 10 September (secondary school)
Christmas holidays	23 December 2026 – 6 January 2027	23 December 2026 – 8 January 2027
Easter holidays	25 March – 4 April 2027	22–26 March 2027
Last day of school	18 June 2027	22 June (primary), 18–22 June (secondary)

Other important dates in 2026–2027

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 2026–2027 school year are:

Holiday	Date	Weekday
Day of Immaculate Conception observance	8 December 2026	Tue
Labor Day	1 May 2027	Sat

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.

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.

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:

• Debla – Spanish Summer Camp
• Expanish Summer Camp
• Fishing Summer Camps
• Iberian Camps
• ISC Spain Madrid Summer Camp
• Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
• Pueblo Español Summer Camp
• Pyrene Explorer Camp
• Pyrene Summer Camp
• The Village Spain

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.