Customs in Spain
There are many customs and celebrations enjoyed in Spain. However, life stands still on public holidays for most of the regions in Spain, which is something that visitors need to keep in mind. Usually the shops are closed, the transportation system becomes non-existent and events are closed. Most Sunday shopping, especially in Madrid, is open only on the first Sunday of each month. The stores like El Corte Ingles and FNAC may be open on holidays but not on Sundays and Worker’s Day, May 1.
The public holidays that are celebrated in Spain are New Year’s Day (January 1), Epiphany (January 6), Semana Santa (Easter week), Worker’s Day (May 1), Assumption of the Virgin (August 15), National Day (October 12), All Saints (November 1), Constitution Day (December 6), Immaculate Conception (December 8), and Navidad (December 24). Christmas day is not as important as Christmas Eve and many shops are open in the morning on December 25th. (more…)