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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,...

December in Spain for Expats: Holidays, Travel, and Admin Pitfalls Expat Tips Published: 02 December 2025 17:48 CET Updated: 02 December 2025 18:48 CET

For expats, December in Spain is both dazzling and unpredictable. Expect glowing lights, lively winter markets, packed trains, shutdown offices, and...

Moving to Spain: Essential Expat Health and Insurance Checklist Expat Tips Published: 20 November 2025 09:32 CET Updated: 20 November 2025 10:32 CET

Sorting out healthcare is one of the most important steps when relocating to Spain. Whether you’re retiring, working, studying, or moving with your...

Spain’s Digital Residency Overhaul and How It Affects Expats Expat Tips Published: 17 November 2025 20:29 CET

Spain has confirmed a major digital overhaul of its residency system for 2026, aiming to consolidate and modernise how visas, renewals, and long-stay...