Holidays
On holidays, banks, authorities, and many shops are closed. Supermarkets have reduced opening hours (usually 9–14). Restaurants and tourist facilities remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Año Nuevo (New Year) | Everything closed |
| January 6 | Reyes Magos (Epiphany) | More important than Christmas! Parades the evening before |
| Variable | Carnaval | Feb/March — practically a holiday in Tenerife and Gran Canaria |
| Variable | Jueves Santo / Viernes Santo (Maundy Thursday/Good Friday) | Processions, quiet atmosphere |
| May 1 | Día del Trabajo (Labor Day) | Shops closed |
| May 30 | Día de Canarias (Canary Islands Day) | The Canary national holiday! Festivals, costumes, folklore on all islands |
| August 15 | Asunción (Assumption) | Beaches particularly crowded — Canarians have the day off |
| October 12 | Día de la Hispanidad (National Day) | Spanish national holiday |
| November 1 | Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day) | Cemetery visits |
| December 6 | Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day) | Long weekend with bridge days |
| December 8 | Inmaculada Concepción | Often a long weekend with December 6 |
| December 25 | Navidad (Christmas) | Family day, everything closed |
Additionally: Each island and each municipality has its own local holidays — often in honor of the patron saint. These can lead to closed shops at short notice.
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The <strong>30th of May (Día de Canarias)</strong> is the best day to experience Canary culture live — all islands host festivals with traditional music, Lucha Canaria, costumes, and Canary food.
