Labour Day

Spain· Public holiday

Travel impact: Medium
Date
Fri, 1 May 2026
Local name
Fiesta del trabajo
Public holiday
Nationwide

Background

International Workers’ Day, commemorating labour rights; observed as a public holiday on 1 May in many countries.

Impact on travellers

Shop and museum openings vary (e.g. much of France shuts on 1 May). Parades and temporary road closures are common in cities.

Sources

Status
ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
Last reviewed
Fri, 24 Jul 2026

BOE 2026 calendar and statutory nationwide dates; 2027 regional substitutions remain provisional.

Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.