Experience all the local traditions by checking out the public holidays in Valencia. Whether you want to plan your trip to see some of the most spectacular events – or you want to avoid the peak season – here’s your quick guide to the Valencia holiday calendar in 2025
Holidays in 2025
Each autonomous community in Spain establishes its own holiday calendar. Valencia has several holidays travelers should know about. Because some people might want to experience Les Falles – while other’s want to avoid having everything closed during their trip.
So let’s start with a list of public holidays for workers in Valencia. These are all the days when many stores and offices will be closed.
- January 1st: New Year’s Day
- January 6th: Three King’s Day
- March 19th: Saint Joseph (aka Les Falles)
- April 19th: Good Friday
- April 21st: Easter Monday
- May 1st: International Worker’s Day
- August 15th: The Assumption of Mary
- October 9th: Nou d’Octubre (Day of Valencia)
- November 1st: All Saints’ Day
- December 6th: Day of the Spanish Constitution
- December 8th: Immaculate Conception
- December 25th: Christmas Day
➡️ Want to learn more about these holidays? Check them all out on my extensive guide to the Best Time to Visit Valencia.
Festivals and Special Events
The last list was the official list of public holidays established by the Valencian government for 2025. However, those aren’t the only traditions and holidays that take place.
For example, some years Saint Vincent the Martyr is also a workday holiday, too. It just depends on how the Valencian government decides to plan out the school and work calendars!
So here is a list of other holidays and events you should keep in mind while planning your trip:
- January 22nd: Saint Vincent the Martyr
- March 15th—19th: Les Falles
- April 13th—20th: Setmana Santa
- April 25th: Day of the Valencian Country
- May 11th: La Mare de Deu dels Desemparats
- June 19th: Corpus Christi
- June 23rd: Saint John’s Day
- October 12th: Hispanicity Day
- December 24th: Christmas Eve
- December 31st: New Year’s Eve
Note: Festes del Poble usually fall anywhere from July to September. These are large-scale, multi-day festivals that will be celebrated at different dates in each town.
Tips for Planning Your Trip
During most of Valencia’s holidays, you’ll have plenty of festivities and cultural activities to see. But like most countries, Valencia also makes some big changes during these events.
So as a traveler, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Here are a few notes to help you plan your trip to Valencia:
Supermarkets Close
For most holidays, all of your grocery stores are going to be closed. Which means if you are making any meals at home – or just need some basics like toothpaste – then grab it the day before!
Most stores will usually publish their opening hours in advance, so you can plan effectively. Some stores may even be on a reduced schedule – but they will be packed!
As a last resort – there are some local fruit stands that often stay open during holidays. These are small neighborhood shops that are great if just need something small.
Plan for a “Pont”
Get familiar with the concept of a pont if you’ve never heard of it before! It means “bridge” (puente in Spanish).
This refers to holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday, giving you a long weekend. Or if a holiday falls on a Tuesday, they might also take a day off on Monday to “fer pont” (make a bridge).
So if you can plan to do this yourself, it’s a great way to spend more time in the city. Plus if you talk to any Valencians, you’ll likely hear them use this term to describe the holiday.
Prices increase
This should be a no-brainer, but just remember that prices will likely increase during these holidays. Hotels, flights, and even taxis will likely bump up their prices.
So if you’re traveling on a budget, then you’ll want to avoid these dates if you’re flexible.
But if you have to (or want to) come to Valencia during these holidays, here are a few resources to help you keep your travel budget down:
Museums and monuments change opening times
Probably the most important reminder for travelers – all of your sightseeing stops will change their opening hours during these holidays!
All of the best things to see will change their times, like:
- The Silk Exchange
- The Central Market
- City of Arts and Sciences
- The Torres dels Serrans
- The Falles Museum
So make sure you check their times in advance so you don’t miss out!
On the Plus Side: Some of these monuments are actually free to visit during holidays – but on a reduced schedule. The Serrans and Quart towers are a good example of this!
Valencia Travel Resources
These festivities make for an excellent time to experience the city! Watch the parades, cultural events, and the centuries-old traditions while you’re here. And if you have access to the calendar of public holidays in Valencia, it becomes even easier to plan your trip!
If you have any other questions while you’re planning your trip, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Here are some extra resources that might help you:
Bon viatge!
