Dates arrive when it is very common to consult the work and school calendar. Holidays are approaching and there is a need to rest. Good news, because June 24, 2026 will be a holiday for millions of workers in Spain, but not throughout the country. The date coincides with the celebration of San Juan, one of the most deeply rooted festivities in the calendar, especially in the Mediterranean arc and in some communities in the north of the peninsula.
The day, which will fall on a Wednesday, is listed as a regional holiday in several autonomous communities. However, the treatment of June 24 will not be uniform throughout Spain, as it will depend on each regional work calendar and, in some cases, on the local festivities approved by the city councils.
For those who enjoy the day off, the holiday will mean a break in the middle of the work week, although since it falls on a Wednesday it will not generate a traditional long weekend except for those who can request additional vacation days.
The communities where June 24 will be a holiday
According to the work calendars approved for 2026, San Juan's Day will be a regional holiday in three autonomous communities:
- Catalonia.
- Galicia.
- Valencian Community.
In these territories, June 24 will be a holiday for most workers and public administrations.
The inclusion of San Juan in the work calendar responds to the historical tradition of the festivity in these communities, where the celebrations have strong social and cultural roots.
In the case of the Valencian Community, the holiday will also have special relevance due to the importance of the celebrations linked to San Juan in numerous coastal municipalities.