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Spain Public Holidays 2026: National, Regional and Local Dates for Expats Expat Tips Published: 05 January 2026 09:46 CET Updated: 05 January 2026 10:46 CET

Planning life in Spain gets a lot easier once you know when everything stops. In 2026, Spain’s official work calendar combines nationwide bank holidays, powerful regional fiestas and a handful of local days chosen by each town hall. For expats, that mix affects when you can deal with paperwork,...

Idyllic snow-covered mountain village in northern Spain at sunset, with rugged peaks, scattered stone houses and pastel winter sky

Winter in Spain: what expats actually experience Expat Tips Published: 15 December 2025 12:28 CET

Winter in Spain often surprises new arrivals. Many people arrive expecting year-round warm weather, shaped by summer holidays and coastal marketing,...

doctor contemplating tomorrows strike action

Spain Doctors’ Strike 9–12 December 2025: Information for Expats Health News Published: 09 December 2025 13:47 CET Updated: 09 December 2025 14:47 CET

From 9 to 12 December 2025, doctors and other healthcare professionals across Spain are holding a coordinated four-day strike that mainly affects the...

Christmas Travel Chaos: What Flight Delays and Cancellations Mean for Expats in Spain Spain News Published: 09 December 2025 13:19 CET Updated: 09 December 2025 14:19 CET

In the first week of December 2025, European airports have already seen dozens of cancellations and heavy delays, with airlines such as easyJet,...

Andalucia Opens Hiring to Foreign Doctors to Tackle Healthcare Shortages in 2025 Health News Published: 05 December 2025 13:20 CET Updated: 05 December 2025 14:20 CET

Andalucia has announced a major policy shift that will allow the regional health service to hire qualified doctors from outside the EU. The move comes...