Andalusia has approved its work calendar, which shows that Seville will have a total of 14 public holidays in 2026. Of these days, two will be local holidays set by the city councils, two will be established by the Regional Government of Andalusia, and ten will be national holidays.
Sevillians can look forward to several long weekends in 2026: the one extending Labor Day, Friday, May 1, into the weekend; National Day, Monday, October 12; and Christmas Day, which falls on a Friday.
To these must be added the transfers of All Saints’ Day and Constitution Day to Monday, November 2, and Monday, December 7, respectively. This extends both weekends.
Meanwhile, Holy Thursday and Good Friday (April 2 and 3) make up the holidays for Holy Week this year.
All the holidays and long weekends Seville will have in 2026
In other words: we will be able to enjoy up to six long weekends in Seville throughout 2026. As for local holidays, next year the fair holiday will take place on Wednesday, April 22, and Corpus Christi on Thursday, June 4.
- Thursday , January 1: New Year’s Day
- Tuesday, January 6: Epiphany of the Lord
- Saturday, February 28: Andalusia Day
- Thursday , April 2: Holy Thursday
- Friday , April 3: Good Friday
- Friday , May 1: Labor Day
- Wednesday, April 22: April Fair holiday
- Thursday , June 4 : Corpus Christi
- Saturday , August 15: Assumption of the Virgin
- Monday, October 12: The day following Hispanic Heritage Day
- Monday, November 2: All Saints’ Day
- Monday, December 7: Rescheduled Spanish Constitution Day
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception
- Friday , December 25: Nativity of the Lord
When is the Seville Fair being held in 2026?
A Festival of International Tourist Interest and a major event for Sevillians, domestic tourists, foreign visitors, and residents of the province and surrounding areas, the Seville April Fair will be held in 2026 from Monday, April 20, to Sunday, April 26.
This major event will bring together Sevillanas, lanterns, rebujito, its iconic Alumbrao, the entrance arch (this is how it will look this year), and the expectation of a massive turnout.
Where to get away for a weekend, on holidays, or for long weekends from Seville?
Speaking of long weekends and holidays, it’s a good idea to look into destinations and plan potential getaways. We’ve compiled some of the most beautiful spots near Seville—surprising little villages within and beyond the province’s borders—where you can enjoy their heritage, cuisine, and natural beauty.
- Less than 2 hours from Seville: “Andalusia’s Little Switzerland hides a forest of fir trees from the Ice Age”
- Getaway to Jaén: a hotel in a 16th-century palace and culinary tips for enjoying this Andalusian gem in the spring
- The picturesque Andalusian village that looks like a postcard from the Greek islands
- From Soportújar to El Bosque Encantado: 7 Fairytale Villages in Andalusia
- The most epic castles in Andalusia: from ‘Game of Thrones’ to the best-preserved fortress in Europe
- A trip to crystal-clear water paradises: the best beaches in all of Andalusia