Malaga Public Holidays 2026 & 2027
Malaga has 14 public holidays in both 2026 and 2027: 12 national and Andalusian holidays, plus two local holidays on 19 August and 8 September. Here are the official dates, the local holidays along the Costa del Sol, and what to expect when visiting.
Last checked: · Official calendars for 2026 and 2027 · Coastal town dates: 2026
Official public holidays in Malaga
Shared means a national or regional holiday observed throughout Andalusia. Local means one of Málaga city’s two municipal holidays; other towns choose their own local dates.
Malaga public holidays 2026
| Date | Public holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Shared | |
| Epiphany / Three Kings’ Day | Shared | |
| Andalusia Day | Shared | |
| Maundy Thursday | Shared | |
| Good Friday | Shared | |
| Labour Day | Shared | |
| Assumption of Mary | Shared | |
| Malaga city anniversaryCommemorates Málaga’s incorporation into the Crown of Castile. | Local | |
| Our Lady of VictoryMálaga’s patron saint, Nuestra Señora de la Victoria. | Local | |
| Spanish National Day | Shared | |
| All Saints’ Day — observedHoliday observed on Monday; All Saints’ Day itself is 1 November. | Shared | |
| Constitution Day — observedHoliday observed on Monday; Constitution Day itself is 6 December. | Shared | |
| Immaculate Conception | Shared | |
| Christmas Day | Shared |
Malaga public holidays 2027
| Date | Public holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Shared | |
| Epiphany / Three Kings’ Day | Shared | |
| Andalusia Day — observedHoliday observed on Monday; Andalusia Day itself is 28 February. | Shared | |
| Maundy Thursday | Shared | |
| Good Friday | Shared | |
| Labour Day | Shared | |
| Assumption of Mary — observedHoliday observed on Monday; Assumption itself is 15 August. | Shared | |
| Malaga city anniversaryCommemorates Málaga’s incorporation into the Crown of Castile. | Local | |
| Our Lady of VictoryMálaga’s patron saint, Nuestra Señora de la Victoria. | Local | |
| Spanish National Day | Shared | |
| All Saints’ Day | Shared | |
| Constitution Day | Shared | |
| Immaculate Conception | Shared | |
| Christmas Day | Shared |
Source: Málaga City Council’s official 2026 and 2027 calendars. “Observed” identifies the weekday public holiday when the original celebration falls on a Sunday. Always use the published calendar rather than assuming every Sunday holiday moves to Monday.
Costa del Sol local holidays in 2026
Staying outside Málaga city? The 12 shared dates above still apply, but the two local dates depend on the municipality. This coastal list runs west to east, from Manilva to Nerja. It includes Casares Costa, San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella), La Cala de Mijas (Mijas), Torre del Mar (Vélez-Málaga), and Torrox Costa (Torrox) within their municipalities.
| Municipality | First date | Second date |
|---|---|---|
| Manilva | ||
| Casares | ||
| Estepona | ||
| Marbella | ||
| Mijas | ||
| Fuengirola | ||
| Benalmádena | ||
| Torremolinos | ||
| Málaga | ||
| Rincón de la Victoria | ||
| Vélez-Málaga | ||
| Algarrobo | ||
| Torrox | ||
| Nerja |
Source: Junta de Andalucía — official municipal holidays for 2026. These are municipal public holidays, not a list of every neighbourhood festival. The nearby towns’ 2027 dates will be added after verification; do not carry their 2026 dates forward.
Explore the coastal map and each town’s full 2026 calendar
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Málaga — all 14 public holidays in 2026
Local dates: 19 August and 8 September 2026.
Municipal boundaries: IECA / DERA, Junta de Andalucía. Boundaries are simplified for readability.
What’s open on public holidays in Malaga?
Shops and supermarkets
A public holiday does not mean every shop closes. Opening depends on the shop, the date, and any local or tourist-area exceptions. Permission to open does not guarantee that a particular branch will open.
For 2026, the Andalusian general calendar permits retail opening on these public holidays: 28 February, 2 April, 15 August, 12 October, 2 November and 7 December. For 2027, the public-holiday dates are 1 March, 25 March, 16 August, 1 November, 6 December and 8 December. The full calendars also include Sundays. Municipal substitutions and shops with freedom to set their own opening hours can differ.
Check the official Andalusian retail-opening calendars and exceptions, then the hours of your actual branch. Our guide to food shopping in Malaga helps you find supermarkets and convenience shops.
Museums, attractions and restaurants
Holiday hours vary by venue. For example, Museo Picasso Málaga closes on 1 January, 6 January and 25 December, and has special hours on some other dates. Check the attraction’s own website before booking. Many bars and restaurants welcome visitors on holidays, but opening is an individual decision; reserve ahead for busy periods. Browse our Malaga restaurant guides.
Public transport, banks and pharmacies
Buses, the metro and trains run on public holidays, but services and timetables can change. Consult EMT Málaga, Metro Málaga or Renfe Cercanías for your travel date. Bank branches and most public offices close; ATMs generally remain available, subject to access and maintenance.
For medication, find a pharmacy on duty using the official Málaga on-duty pharmacy search. Check the address and duty hours before setting off.
Plan around the holidays
Three Kings: 6 January is a public holiday in both years. The city’s parade is normally on the evening of 5 January; check the announced route and times in our Three Kings parade guide.
Easter: the city holidays are 2–3 April 2026 and 25–26 March 2027. Easter Monday is not a Málaga city public holiday in either calendar. Processions take place across Holy Week, beyond those two days; our Malaga Easter guide explains what to expect.
Summer: the city’s 19 August holiday is associated with the August fair period. The fair lasts several days, but those event dates are not all public holidays. Check the separately announced programme in our Malaga Fair guide. On 8 September, Málaga honours its patron saint, Our Lady of Victory.
December: in 2026, the observed Constitution holiday is Monday 7 December, followed by 8 December. In 2027, the holidays fall on Monday 6 December and Wednesday 8 December; Tuesday 7 December is not a public holiday in Málaga’s official calendar. A puente is a break extended with time off between holidays — it does not make the intervening weekday an official holiday. See our Christmas in Malaga guide.
For festivals and activities on your travel dates, start with Events in Malaga: the month-by-month calendar, then open the October guide, November guide or December guide. Allow extra time around processions and busy holiday weekends.
For a public-holiday city break, check individual venue hours in our Malaga museums guide, find places to eat and use the Malaga bus guide for route planning. Holiday timetables can differ from normal weekdays.
Frequently asked questions
Málaga city has 14 official public holidays in both 2026 and 2027: 12 national and Andalusian holidays and two local holidays, on 19 August and 8 September. Other municipalities have their own two local dates.
No. In 2026, Marbella’s local holidays are 11 June and 19 October; Nerja’s are 15 May and 24 June. Add the municipality’s two local dates to the 12 shared Andalusian holidays shown above.
Some are, depending on the date, location and branch. The official retail-opening calendar and tourist-area exceptions permit some openings, but each shop decides its hours. Check the specific branch and use our food-shopping guide to find alternatives.
No. Easter Monday is not a Málaga city public holiday in either 2026 or 2027. The city’s Easter public holidays are Maundy Thursday and Good Friday: 2–3 April 2026 and 25–26 March 2027.
Use the official on-duty pharmacy search for Málaga and check the pharmacy’s address and duty hours. A pharmacy does not have to be open all day to be on duty for a particular period.
This guide currently lists the official Málaga city calendars for 2026 and 2027. We will add 2028 after checking the published national, regional and municipal calendars; projected dates should not be treated as confirmed.