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Spanish holiday and seasonal preparations
Overview
Spanish municipalities and national authorities are coordinating preparations for upcoming holiday seasons. Cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Valencia, and Fuengirola are advancing plans for large-scale Christmas light installations to support tourism and commerce. Barcelona, designated as the European Capital of Christmas 2026, intends to illuminate over 130 kilometers of streets, while Madrid has approved a contract worth 5.9 million euros for its holiday lighting.
Concurrently, the official 2027 holiday calendar has been published in the Official State Gazette. The calendar outlines national and regional public holidays, noting several opportunities for extended breaks when holidays align with weekends, such as in December and March.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesSpain 2027 holiday calendar published
Spain's 2027 holiday calendar has been released, highlighting opportunities for long weekends in December and March.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesSpanish cities begin preparations for 2026 Christmas light displays
Spanish cities, including Barcelona and Madrid, are preparing extensive Christmas light displays to drive tourism and commerce for the 2026 holiday season.
Sources
decoora.com · diariocorreo.pe · gestion.pe · hola.com · moncloa.com · parlante.cl · parroquiavirgendegracia.es · runnerbox.es · salamancahoy.es · theleader.info · viajes.nationalgeographic.com.es · xataka.com