Public holidays
Your Guide to Andalusian Celebrations
In Spain, "puentes" (literally bridges) refer to long weekends or "bridge holidays", when a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, and many people take the intervening Monday or Friday off to create a four-day weekend.
Example:
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If a public holiday is on Thursday, 15 August (like Asunción de la Virgen), many people will also take Friday, 16 August off — creating a "puente" from Thursday to Sunday.
Why are they popular?
Puentes are a cherished part of Spanish culture, especially because:
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They allow for mini-breaks or travel without using too many vacation days.
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Businesses often close or reduce hours.
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Schools may be off too, depending on the region.
Super Puente (A.K.A. "Acueducto")
If a holiday falls on a Wednesday, some people take both Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday off — this extended break is jokingly called an "acueducto" (aqueduct), a much longer bridge!
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AUTUMN 2025
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Sun 12 Oct — National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) Observed Mon 13 Oct in most regions including Andalucía
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Sat 1 Nov — All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos)
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Sat 6 Dec — Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
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Mon 8 Dec — Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
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Thu 25 Dec — Christmas Day (Navidad)
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Puentes (Long‑weekend Opportunities)
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In Seville and across Andalucía, look out for these extended‑break chances:
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Sat 6 Dec – Mon 8 Dec — Constitution + Immaculate Conception combined into a 3‑day weekend
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Sun 12 Oct – Mon 13 Oct — National Day observed Monday
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2026
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Wed 1 Jan – Mon 6 Jan — with Thursday‑Sunday New Year and Epiphany forming a potential 5‑day break if you take Tue‑Wed off
