Quick answer: Benidorm has 12 regional and national public holidays in 2027, plus two local holidays set by the town council, usually during the November patron-saint fiestas. Three holidays fall on a Saturday in 2027 (1 May, 9 October and 25 December), and San Juan on 24 June is no longer a regional holiday. On public holidays, banks and most offices close and many supermarkets close or open shorter hours, but bars, restaurants and shows carry on as normal.
2027 public holidays in Benidorm
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) |
| 6 January | Wednesday | Epiphany (Reyes) |
| 19 March | Friday | San José |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) |
| 29 March | Monday | Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua) |
| 1 May | Saturday | Labour Day |
| 9 October | Saturday | Valencian Community Day |
| 12 October | Tuesday | Spain's National Day |
| 1 November | Monday | All Saints' Day |
| 6 December | Monday | Constitution Day |
| 8 December | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Source: Generalitat Valenciana 2027 calendar, via Valencia Bonita. The national list was confirmed in the BOE on 13 October 2026 (Infobae). The Assumption, 15 August, falls on a Sunday in 2027.
Benidorm's local holidays
Each town adds two local holidays. Benidorm's are tied to its patron-saint fiestas in November; the 2027 dates are published by the provincial authorities, usually late in the year. Check our November fiestas page for the fiesta dates.
Long weekends in 2027
New Year: Friday 1 January.
Easter: San José on Friday 19 March, then Good Friday 26 March and Easter Monday 29 March, a busy fortnight. See Easter in Benidorm.
October: Tuesday 12 October; many locals take Monday 11 off for a four-day weekend.
All Saints: Monday 1 November.
December: Monday 6 and Wednesday 8 December; with Tuesday 7 off, that is five days in a row. Expect Spanish visitors and full hotels.
What opens and closes
| Service | On public holidays |
|---|---|
| Banks and public offices | Closed |
| Supermarkets | Many closed or shorter hours; some tourist-area stores open (see our supermarkets guide) |
| Pharmacies | A duty pharmacy (farmacia de guardia) is always open |
| Bars, restaurants, shows | Open as normal |
| Buses and TRAM | Run on a Sunday or holiday timetable |
| Beaches | Open; lifeguard hours as usual for the season |
Public holidays 2027: FAQs
How many public holidays does Benidorm have in 2027? Twelve regional and national holidays plus two local ones.
Is 24 June a holiday in Benidorm in 2027? No. San Juan was removed from the Valencian regional holidays for 2027.
Are shops open on public holidays in Benidorm? Many supermarkets close or open shorter hours; bars, restaurants and tourist shops usually open.
When are Benidorm's local holidays in 2027? During the November patron-saint fiestas. Exact dates are published later in the year.
Is Easter Monday a holiday in Benidorm? Yes. Easter Monday, 29 March 2027, is a regional holiday in the Valencian Community.