Now that classes are starting in many communitiesin others they have already started and there are also those who will start tomorrow, surely we all have in mind the school calendar 2024/2025 to know all the important days of the coming months. A calendar in which appear the dates of the holidays that the children will take, as well as those of these days school holidays. Public holidays that correspond to the public holidaysregional and local events that take place throughout the year and which together can lead to almost half a month without classes.
There are still a few days left before autumn equinox (September 22), but the truth is that the autumn season begins for many families with the start of the school year, which although it already took place last week in Autonomous Communities such as Castilla y León or the Basque Country, begins this same week in the rest of the communities (between today and tomorrow) so it is important to be clear about the dates not only of the start of this new course, but also to know when the courses end for the Christmas, Easter and also those of next summer, as well as the holidays that the students will spend. Holidays and long weekends that coincide with those of workers and as they say, it will be good if we are clear so that we can plan and schedule the whole course well.
School calendar holidays 2024/2025
THE public holidays set in the 2024/2025 school calendar They are an excellent opportunity to organize getaways, or simply enjoy a few days of rest at home, if we consider that when holidays follow one another or coincide with weekends, it is easy to create bridges that allow us to add days of rest. However, if we compare with other countries, Spain does not have as many holidays as we might think. In fact, We have 12 public holidays throughout the year, to which two additional days may be added as local holidays. depending on each Autonomous Community. A total of 14 days which form almost half a monthBut compared to other countries like Nepal, which has 39 public holidays a year, or Cambodia, Iran and Vietnam, which each have 27, they will still seem few in number..
Public holidays for the academic year 2024/2025
By the rest of 2024, students will benefit from several vacations, starting with the National Daywhich falls on a Saturday this year October 12. Later, on Friday, November 1, All Saints’ Day is celebrated, another national holiday. The month of December is marked by a bridge formed by the Friday 6th, with the celebration of Spanish Constitution Dayand Sunday December 8, Immaculate Conception Day. This month we also have as a national holiday the Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day.
And once we enter 2025, national holidays will begin on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st, followed by Three Kings’ Day, Monday, January 6th. Later, Friday, April 18 will be Good Friday. as part of the Easter holidays, while Thursday, May 1st is Labor Daythus closing the national holidays of the course.
Public holidays by autonomous community
In addition to national holidays, each Autonomous Community has additional days that students can take advantage of. For example, Monday, September 9th is Asturias Daywhile the On Wednesday, September 11, the Diada is celebrated in Catalonia. Other communities, such as The Valencian Community will celebrate Autonomy Day on October 9 and Madrid will celebrate Almudena Day on November 9.
In 2025, Andalusian students will be able to enjoy their community day on February 28. while the The Balearic Islands will celebrate their day on March 1st. Aragón will have its festival April 23 and May 2 will be the Festivities of the Community of MadridThese holidays vary by region, giving each community the opportunity to have more or fewer days off depending on their local calendar.
Enjoy the holidays
In short, the 2024/2025 school year will not only bring academic challenges, but we also see that one more year, children and also the rest of secondary, high school and university students, will have different opportunities to rest and enjoy the days off. Whether it’s for a family getaway, a disconnection at home or planning an activity, Knowing the key dates of the holidays is essential for good organization. The holidays, both national and regional, will allow students and their families to enjoy these moments of break which, without a doubt, will make the course more bearable. With a total of almost half a month without lessons spread over the entire school year, it is time to mark the holidays on the calendar!
