The arrival of summer will bring an extra midweek break for residents in several parts of Spain, as Wednesday, 24 June, the feast day of San Juan, has officially been confirmed as a public holiday in a number of regions and municipalities.
While San Juan has religious roots, the celebration is also closely linked to ancient summer solstice traditions, with bonfires and community festivities remaining at the heart of the occasion.
Public Holiday Across Three Spanish Regions
According to the official calendar published in Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE), Catalonia, the Valencian Community and Galicia have designated 24 June as a regional public holiday.
In these regions, celebrations are traditionally marked by the famous San Juan bonfires held on the evening of 23 June, where families and friends gather on beaches, streets and public squares to welcome the summer.
San Juan in Tenerife
The date is also observed as a local holiday in several Tenerife municipalities where San Juan Bautista is the patron saint.
This year, 24 June 2026 will be a local public holiday in:
📍 Garachico
📍 Guía de Isora
📍 Los Silos
📍 San Juan de la Rambla
Residents in these municipalities will enjoy a day off as part of their local festivities and celebrations.
A Popular Date Across Spain
Beyond the Canary Islands, numerous municipalities throughout Spain have also selected 24 June as one of their annual local holidays.
Among them are:
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Albacete
• Almería
• Badajoz
• León
• Soria
The date is also especially significant in Ciutadella (Menorca), where the famous Sant Joan festivities attract thousands of visitors each year.
Part of Spain’s Annual Holiday Calendar
Every municipality in Spain has a total of 14 public holidays each year, made up of:
• 8 national holidays
• 4 regional holidays
• 2 local holidays
For residents of Garachico, Guía de Isora, Los Silos and San Juan de la Rambla, one of those local holidays will be Wednesday, 24 June, giving many the chance to enjoy an extended celebration around one of the most traditional dates of the summer calendar.