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As November rolls in, many Spaniards are starting to wonder if they’ll get a much-needed long weekend to kick off the month. This year, All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos) falls on a Saturday, which sadly means no extra day off for most workers. But before you pack away your holiday hopes, there’s some good news – some parts of Spain will get a break on Monday, November 3, though not for everyone. No national holiday, but some regions take the day off According to The Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE) Monday, November 3, will not be a national public holiday. Spain keeps its usual nationwide holidays, while regional governments add their own. Unfortunately, this time, there’s no exception that turns the All Saints’ weekend into an official long break for workers. However, some regions have decided to make the day non-school – giving students a bonus day off and families a chance to stretch the weekend just a little longer. Among the regions granting a school holiday on Monday, November 3, are Madrid, Galicia, Aragón, and Asturias, where classrooms will remain closed. Several provinces in Andalusia are also following suit, including Córdoba, Granada, and Almería, where education authorities have included the date as non-school in their academic calendars. A four-day weekend in some lucky areas While the rest of Spain gears up for a standard two-day weekend, students in a few provinces are getting a real treat. In Almería and Guadalajara, for instance, schools will close on both Friday, October 31, and Monday, November 3, effectively turning it into a four-day break. That means some lucky families will be able to enjoy a mini-holiday at the start of November – a welcome pause between the summer chaos and the upcoming Christmas rush. Though it’s not an official “puente” for most workers, many parents are expected to take the chance to book a long weekend, especially since domestic destinations remain popular during autumn. What this means for workers and students For those working outside the education sector, the news isn’t as bright. Since November 1 lands on a Saturday, it won’t translate into an extra day of rest. Still, with regional and local holidays varying across the country, some workers may find themselves with other ‘puentes’ later in the year – especially as Constitution Day and Immaculate Conception in December often fall close together, offering another opportunity for an extended break. Meanwhile, the school closures reflect how regional authorities often tailor the calendar to local needs, allowing flexibility for families and communities. And while the BOE’s national calendar sets the framework, it’s the autonomous communities that decide whether to shift or add holidays, which explains why some parts of Spain will enjoy a relaxed Monday while others head back to work as usual. A classic Spanish question: will there be a ‘puente’? Every autumn, the same question fills Spanish offices and classrooms: “Will there be a puente this year?” And even if 2025’s All Saints’ weekend doesn’t create a national one, for thousands of students across Spain, the answer is yes – at least a small one. So, while most adults will be back at their desks on Monday morning, children in Madrid, Galicia, Aragón, Asturias and parts of Andalusia will still be sleeping in, extending their Halloween weekend by a full extra day. Not a bad way to start November. Stay tuned with Euro Weekly News for more news from Spain
