Public Holidays
There are a significant number of holidays on the Orihuela Costa every year that incorporate a blend of religious, national and local festivals, and are on specific dates irrespective of the day when they fall.
Additional local holidays may be added at the discretion of the Orihuela Government, and existing local holidays dates may be subject to amendment.
Some holidays are more strictly observed than others, and for these you can expect to see closure of all shops throughout the Orihuela Costa and a reduction in public transport, although bars, restaurants and cafes will remain open.
Date | Holiday | National/Regional/Local |
January 1 | New Years Day | National |
January 6 | Epiphany | National |
March 19 | Fathers Day | National |
Date varies | Easter Thursday | National |
Date varies | Good Friday | National |
Date varies | Easter Monday | National |
April 18 | Orihuela Festival | Local |
May 1 | Labour Day | National |
July 17 | Birds Day | Local |
August 15 | Assumption of the Virgin | National |
October 9 | Valencia Day | Regional |
October 12 | National Day | National |
November 1 | All Saints Day | National |
December 6 | Constitution Day | National |
December 8 | Immaculate Conception Day | National |
December 25 | Christmas Day | National |
December 26 | Boxing Day | National |
National holidays – Countrywide
Regional holidays – Valencia region
Local holidays – Orihuela region