Quick answer
The next public holidays in Madrid are Monday 2 November (All Saints, moved), Monday 9 November (La Almudena, local), Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December (Constitution Day moved, and Immaculate Conception) and Friday 25 December. Some museums change hours or close.
Holidays in the city of Madrid: November and December 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 November | All Saints (1 November falls on a Sunday and is moved) | National |
| Monday 9 November | Our Lady of La Almudena, patron of Madrid | Local (city of Madrid) |
| Monday 7 December | Constitution Day (the 6th falls on a Sunday and is moved) | National |
| Tuesday 8 December | Immaculate Conception | National |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas | National |
Source: the City of Madrid's 2026 work calendar, checked on 19 October 2026. 7 and 8 December make a two-day bridge.
What closes or changes hours
| Place | Closures and special hours |
|---|---|
| Prado Museum | Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Reduced hours (10:00 am-2:00 pm) on 6 January, 24 and 31 December. |
| Reina Sofía Museum | Closed 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December, and 9 November (date subject to Madrid's work calendar). 6 December is free entry. |
| Thyssen Museum | Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. On 24 and 31 December, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. |
| Temple of Debod | Closed 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December, and every Monday. |
| Campo del Moro | Closed 25 December, 1 January and 1 May. |
Data from each place's official website, checked on 19 October 2026. Check them if your visit falls on one of those days.
Tips if you travel on a holiday
- Book museums and the palace in advance: holidays are the busiest days.
- See the Royal Palace hours and the museums with free entry, which change on holidays.
- Transport may reduce frequency: see how to get around at night and plan your return.
A plan that does not depend on the calendar
If your trip falls on one of these bridges, a Christmas lights tuk tuk tour runs in season, except 24, 25 and 31 December. See also our guide to the Christmas lights.
Frequently asked questions
Is 9 November 2026 a holiday in Madrid?
Yes, it is a Monday and the local holiday of La Almudena, Madrid's patron.
Is 6 December 2026 a holiday?
It falls on a Sunday, so Constitution Day moves to Monday 7 December. Tuesday 8 is the Immaculate Conception.
Is the Prado open on 25 December?
No: it closes on 25 December, 1 January and 1 May.
Does the Reina Sofía close on 9 November?
Its website lists it as a closing day, subject to possible changes to Madrid's work calendar.
Sources
Facts and prices checked on 19 October 2026. They can change: confirm them with the official source before you travel.