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December long weekend
A long weekend to get away in December.
6 December is Constitution Day and 8 December is the Immaculate Conception, both public holidays in Spain. Depending on the year, they make a long weekend or a four- or five-day puente (the Spanish name for a holiday bridged to the weekend).
The quick answer
December destinations The December 2026 long weekend, made clear.
In 2026, 6 December falls on a Sunday and 8 December on a Tuesday. Monday the 7th is a holiday in several regions because the Sunday the 6th holiday moves to it; there you get four days in a row, Saturday to Tuesday, without taking any days off. Elsewhere, taking just Monday the 7th off gives you the same four days.
For good weather and short distances, look at Ronda: these are the places in our selection that we recommend for December.
Public holidays vary by region (comunidad autónoma), which can move or replace them. Check the official regional calendar for the area you're visiting.
Where to go for the long weekend.
Places in our selection with December among their recommended months. It's editorial guidance: check the weather and opening times before you set off.
Who has Monday 7 December 2026 off?
6 December 2026 falls on a Sunday, so the question is who gets Monday the 7th off. These lists follow the Resolution of the Directorate-General for Labour (BOE of 28 October 2025) and the regional decrees cited below.
- Public holiday on Monday 7: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Madrid, Murcia, La Rioja and Melilla. In those regions you get four days in a row, Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8, without taking any day off.
- Canary Islands: the 2026 public holidays decree replaces the Monday 7 day off with 30 May, Canary Islands Day. 7 December is a working day.
- The BOE doesn't list Monday 7 for: the Balearic Islands, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Galicia, Navarre, the Basque Country, the Valencian Community and Ceuta. If you travel from Barcelona, Bilbao or Valencia, it depends on your employer or collective agreement.
- Tuesday 8: the Immaculate Conception is a public holiday in every region.
Each municipality also sets two local holidays, which aren't counted here: check your own town's. Calendars can change; confirm yours in the official gazette.
Official sources:
What to look for in each area
Sun, city or village: choose by what you fancy.
In December, daylight is short and the weather varies a lot from one area to another. This is what matters most in each region of our selection.
Andalusia: Ronda
Cities and white villages to explore on foot; the average December high is shown below for destinations with data. Bring a warm layer for the mountains and check the forecast if you're heading to the coast.
Six tips for the long weekend.
- Book early. Accommodation, flights and trains fill up sooner on long weekends. If you're flying to the Canary Islands, check dates and luggage as soon as you can.
- Check holiday closures. The 6th and 8th are public holidays: many shops close or open shorter hours, and museums and monuments may change their opening times. Check each place's official website.
- Factor in the journey there and back. Roads and return trains get busy on the last day. Leave early or come back a day sooner if you can.
- Watch the daylight hours. It gets dark early. Plan anything outdoors for the morning and early afternoon.
- Bring layers. Temperatures vary a lot between the coast, inland areas and the mountains. A waterproof and a jumper fit in any bag.
- Have a plan B. In bad weather, an indoor visit or a long lunch can save the day. Each guide suggests what to do when it rains.
What you're probably wondering.
When is the December long weekend in Spain in 2026?+
6 December (Sunday) is Constitution Day and 8 December (Tuesday) is the Immaculate Conception. Monday the 7th is a holiday in several regions because the Sunday the 6th holiday moves to it; there you get four days in a row, Saturday to Tuesday, without taking any days off. Elsewhere, taking just Monday the 7th off gives you the same four days. Public holidays vary by region (comunidad autónoma), which can move or replace them. Check the official regional calendar for the area you're visiting.
Who has Monday 7 December 2026 off?+
According to the BOE, Monday 7 is a public holiday in Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Madrid, Murcia, La Rioja and Melilla. In the Canary Islands it is replaced by 30 May, and the BOE doesn't list it for the Balearic Islands, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Galicia, Navarre, the Basque Country, the Valencian Community and Ceuta. Tuesday 8 is a public holiday across Spain.
Which places in Spain suit a December getaway?+
Ronda. These are places in our selection with December among their recommended months. Compare their days and transport before you choose.
Is everything open on 6 and 8 December?+
It depends on the place. As they're public holidays, many shops close or cut their hours, and museums and monuments may change theirs. Check opening times and tickets on each place's official website before you set off.
Do you need to book in advance?+
Yes, especially accommodation, transport and visits with limited capacity: the sooner you confirm, the more choice you'll have.
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