After summer, the last quarter of the year can be a bit tough until the Christmas holidays arrive. But in the meantime, we all like to dream about what our vacations will be like next year and what long weekends we can have to enjoy a few days off. Thus, with the publication of Madrid work calendar for the year 2025 Many have already started counting the days until the next bridge arrives and there is some news that will please many people. Take note because we now offer you all the dates of the Madrid 2025 Work Calendar.
The Community of Madrid approved this week the decree that establishes the work schedule for the year 2025. This decision includes a total of 14 public holidaystwo of which will be determined by local councils, as stipulated in the Workers’ Statute. Among the new features, we have the fact that, like this year again, it will take place Santiago Apóstol Day, July 25as a public holiday throughout the region. In reality, it is a day considered a replaceable national holiday, so that each autonomous community can decide whether to celebrate it or not and in the case of Madrid it has already celebrated it in previous years and in 2025 it will celebrate it again. But in addition to confirming that July 25 next year will be a public holiday, we have already approved the rest of the dates, so we list them below.
The vacation and work calendar in Madrid for 2025
The Minister of the Presidency, Justice and Local Administration, Miguel Ángel García Martín revealed the next work schedule during a press conference 2025 which can be divided into two vacation blocks: in the first semester, the New Year (Wednesday January 1), the Epiphany of the Lord (Monday January 6), Maundy Thursday (April 17), Good Friday (April 18), Workers’ Day (Thursday May 1) and Community Day from Madrid (Friday May 2).
On the other hand, in the second half, the Madrilenians will be able to enjoy celebrations such as Santiago Apóstol (Friday July 25), the Assumption of the Virgin (Friday August 15), All Saints’ Day (Saturday November 1), the Spanish Constitution Day (Saturday December 6), of the Immaculate Conception (Monday, December 8) and the Nativity of the Lord (Thursday, December 25).
The inclusion of Santiago Apóstol among the Madrid festivities
The Community of Madrid, like the rest of the communities, has a certain flexibility in determining some of its public holidays. So Municipal councils are authorized to select two local dates, which enriches the calendar with celebrations specific to each municipality and ensures that each locality keeps its traditions alive, thus strengthening regional identity. Although most holidays are shared nationally, the ability to add two specific dates encourages cultural diversity within the community.
And in the case of the holiday dedicated to Santiago Apóstol, we know that it is a national holiday, but it is substitutable so each autonomous community decides whether it wants to celebrate it or not. In the case of Madrid, it has decided to include it again among its celebrations next year, but the truth is that it is not the only community. It is also celebrated in Cantabria, Galicia, Navarra and the Basque Country. It should also be remembered that in Madrid the celebration of July 25 is something recent since it actually replaces the feast of March 19, feast of Saint Joseph and also Father’s Day. In this way, Madrid residents enjoy a vacation in the middle of summer, which is undoubtedly welcomed with more joy than spending a vacation in mid-March.
A schedule approved in consultation and consensus
The process of approving the Madrid work schedule is not limited to government decisions. The fixing of public holidays is subject to consultation with the parliamentary groups of the Madrid Assembly. and other relevant social and economic entities, ensuring an inclusive and representative approach to community interests. This methodology seeks a balance between work needs, cultural traditions and the daily lives of citizens.
The decree, which was approved on September 25 and which was transmitted to the State before September 30, clearly sets out the 12 fixed dates, leaving municipalities responsible for integrating their two local public holidays. With this structure, Madrid ensures that its work schedule not only complies with state regulations, but also reflects the richness and diversity of its own territory and now knowing the holidays that we can have next year , confirming the celebration of July 25 and that Easter will be celebrated in April, we can now better organize our own calendar.
