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I think that Columbus Day must be an American thing. Here, October 12 is the National Day of Spain as well as Armed Forces' Day. It is a public holiday so most shops will be closed.
I think that Columbus Day must be an American thing. Here, October 12 is the National Day of Spain as well as Armed Forces' Day. It is a public holiday so most shops will be closed.
31 mar 2017 · October 12th: Spanish National Day – Columbus Day. November 1st: All Saints Day. December 6th: Constitution Day. December 8th: Immaculate Conception. December 25th: Christmas. Catalonia bank holidays: April 6th: Easter Monday. June 1st: public holiday in Barcelona. June 24th: Saint Joan.
MOst small neighborhood stores and regular supermarket prefer to close that day but bigger stores, and most stores in shopping areas (and shopping centers) and all the big store chains will be open. Banks will be closed.
Tuesday 12 Oct – Hispanitat – is the National Day of Spain, also known as Columbus Day. Monday 1 Nov – Todos Los Santos – is the All Saints’ Day and a bit like Halloween, but with a religious emphasis.
1 sty 2024 · 24 September La Mercè festival - The biggest, most colourful and wild festival in Barcelona - make sure you are in a party mood! 12 October Columbus Day. 01 November All Saints Day. 06 December Constitution Day. 08 December Day of the Immaculate Conception. 25 December Christmas Day. 26 December Boxing Day / Saint Stephen's Day.
October 12 is the Fiesta Nacional Española and is a national holiday. Many stores will be closed on that day and most museums are closed on Monday. All the restaurants will be open, so you will not have any problem.
