While almost all Spain managed to rest days Thursday Y Great Fridayand National holidays have been announcedAll independent societies do not organize their work calendars in the same way. On April 21, specifically Easter MondayIt is one of those days that can vary according to the region and in this year, 2025, only Five societies They will have an extended sacred week.
Every vacation has a different sect. For example, The holy Thursday is replaced, That is, each region decides whether it celebrates it and this also affects the decision in which Easter works. Catalonia and the Valness community They are meeting with this “standard” or “sect” Transfer the usual holiday from Thursday to April 21.
Where is the Easter celebration on Monday?
After Easter on SundayMost schools, institutes and universities, as well as work centers, must return to the routine. However, there are five “saving” societies:
- Catalonia
- Valnaian community
- Balad Basque
- Navara
- No Rega
This year, unlike the past, The Balearic Islands made the decision to cancel the holiday on Easter on Monday. Instead, priority was given to other dates, which are preserved as holidays in 2025, in an attempt to reorganize independent holidays, and perhaps to balance the evaluation of work or respond to local preferences.
These amendments It can vary annuallyTherefore, it is advisable to consult the official work calendar every year to learn about the leave specified in the Balearic Islands.
How to decide the holidays in Spain?
In Spain, holidays are determined by a joint system between the central government, independent societies and municipalities. Every year, the work evaluation creates A total of 14 holidays for each municipality. Among these, eight of the national nature, that is, common for the entire country (although some may be an alternative to self -independence).
These holidays usually include dates such as On January 1, on August 15 or December 25. Four regional holidays have been added, which each community can choose based on their culture, religious traditions or historical events. Finally, every two days are chosen by each city council, which is usually associated with the parties to employers or employers, As San Issidro in Madrid or April exhibition in Seville.
This system allows great flexibility in the evaluation of work, which explains the reason for celebrating it in some areas on Easter on Monday, while it is chosen in other cases for the holy Thursday or even both. So, Competencies distribution Among different levels of management, it ensures that the festive calendar reflects the peculiarities of each area of the country.
