Spanish & Andalucia Bank Holidays
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Spain is a large country comprising of 50 different Provinces which are grouped into 19 Autonomous Communities. Each Autonomous Community has its own Capital, so for example, Andalucia is a Autonomous Community and has 8 provinces within it, and Seville is the Capital of Andalucia.
Within this Province are the areas of San Pedro, Marbella, Estepona etc etc. Many areas have their own fiesta/holiday days, so depending on which part of Spain you go to, its always best to check within that area..
For example San Pedro has its own special local holiday. This doesn't affect Marbella Town or Puerto Banus, but El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banus was closed because its main depot in San Pedro was closed as it was Feria Day.
Many times, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, the Friday will be taken as a holiday too. Generally shopping centres wont take the Friday off, but office workers will more than likely take it as holiday. Much of the time it can get busy as many people from Madrid come down to the coast for a long weekend.
Below is a list of the National Spanish Holidays for 2009 and towards the bottom of the page are the separate local holidays for Malaga, Marbella, Estepona and Fuengirola. Make sure you have a good look when booking your holiday.
Spanish National Holidays
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January 1st |
New Years Day / Ano Nuevo |
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January 6th |
3 Kings Day / Dia de los Tres Reyes The night before, presents are left by the 3 kings. In most of the towns will be processions with sweets being thrown everywhere...take a plastic bag with you. Very very good fun for everyone. Below is a short video of the Procession the night before. |
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February 28th |
Andalucia Day / Dia del Andalucia |
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April 9th & 10th
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Holy Week Santa Semana you can read here for more information. A very religious week. Hundreds of people march the streets with floats dressed in gowns and masks. Can be a little scary the first time you see. But its the culture and great to see at least once. |
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May 1st |
Workers Day / Dia del Trabajo |
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August 15th |
Virgins Assumption / Asuncion |
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October 12th |
Spain's National Day / Dia de la Hispanidad 2006 Most of Puerto Banus was open including El Corte Ingles. Local Mercadona Supermarket was closed. |
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November 1st |
All Saints Day / Todos los Santos |
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December 6th |
Spanish Constitution Day /Dia de la Constitucion |
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December 8th |
Immaculate Conception / Immaculada Concepcion |
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December 25th |
Christmas Day / Navidad |
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Fuengirola Local Holidays |
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July 16th |
Nuestra Sra Del Carmen |
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October 8th |
San Sergio |
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Estepona Local Holidays |
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May 15th |
San Isidro Labrador |
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July 16th |
Nuestra Senora del Carmen |
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Malaga Local Holidays |
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August 19th |
San Juan Eudes |
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September 8th |
Natividad de Nuestra Senora |
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Marbella Local Holidays |
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June 11th |
San Bernabe |
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October 19th |
San Pedro de Alcantara (2006 El Corte Ingles was closed as main depot is in San Pedro) |
Short clip of the procession for 3 Kings Day
Shopping Centres and things to do on the Costa Del Sol
Four alternatives to Plaza Mayor and all on the Costa Del Sol are La Canada and Marina Banus in Marbella, The Miramar centre in Fuengirola and the five storey Department store, El Corte Ingles.
If you are heading over to the Costa del Sol over Christmas and New Year and are a fan of the shops here then we have just added a new article about the sales in Spain.
Costa Del Sol Theme Parks, Costa Del Sol Markets,
