With 2025 on the horizon, many are already planning their vacations and breaks around the upcoming holiday calendar. Spain's 2025 official holiday schedule has been set, especially highlighting both national and regional observances. This year brings some changes to the calendar, influencing how people will enjoy their time off.
Aragón, famed for its rich culture and history, has published its holiday list through the BOA (Boletín Oficial de Aragón), outlining the days of festivity for all municipalities. Unlike the previous year’s calendar — which included several bridges or long weekends — 2025 sees some alterations. Notably, the holiday for Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day) will no longer provide the bridge effect as it falls on Saturday, November 1. Conversely, there's good news for the Fiestas del Pilar as the holiday will shift from the traditional date of the 12th, which is also a Sunday, to Monday, October 13, allowing residents to enjoy the long weekend.
For the festive season, Christmas Day (December 25) falls on a Thursday, promising opportunities for extended celebrations. Here’s a breakdown of the public holidays across Aragón for 2025:
- January 1 (Wednesday) - New Year's Day
- January 6 (Monday) - Epiphany
- April 17 (Thursday) - Holy Thursday
- April 18 (Friday) - Good Friday
- April 23 (Wednesday) - San Jorge, Day of Aragón
- May 1 (Thursday) - Labor Day
- August 15 (Friday) - Assumption of the Virgin
- October 13 (Monday) - National Day of Spain (substituting October 12)
- November 1 (Saturday) - All Saints’ Day
- December 6 (Saturday) - Day of the Spanish Constitution
- December 8 (Monday) - Immaculate Conception
- December 25 (Thursday) - Christmas Day
Planning for long weekends is always on the agenda when the new year approaches. For 2025, residents can look forward to several extended breaks brought on by holidays lined up on Fridays and Mondays:
- January includes the weekend after the Thursday holiday, making it easier for families to escape right at the beginning of the year.
- April will offer two holidays back-to-back, thanks to Holy Week, with Thursday and Friday marking significant days off.
- August again ensures relaxation with the Assumption occurring on Friday, aligning with summer vacations.
- October celebrates Fiestas del Pilar with the substitution of Monday for the former Sunday holiday.
- Lastly, December brings another long weekend with Immaculate Conception falling on Monday, December 8.
For the cities of Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel, there are local holidays to note as well, ensuring additional opportunities for community celebrations:
- Huesca: January 22 (San Vicente) and August 11 (San Lorenzo)
- Zaragoza: January 29 (San Valero) and March 5 (Cincomarzada)
- Teruel: April 22 and July 14
After reviewing the potential days off, citizens across Aragón are vying to make the most of their holiday time, whether it's through planned trips or quality family gatherings. With the holidays organizing the year, there’s significant potential for rest and rejuvenation, allowing locals to disconnect from their everyday hustle and bustle.
Moving forward, holiday planning becomes more than just marking dates; it's about finding opportunities for extended weekends and meaningful gatherings. The Spanish can look forward to experiencing their cultural richness and natural beauty during these idle days, seizing the moment to travel either locally or internationally.
No doubt, these holidays recharge spirits, showcasing Spain's vibrant culture and passion for community festivity. So, as the new sun rises on 2025, families and friends can ready themselves for plans etched on the calendar — representing time-honored traditions combined with opportunities to create new memories.
