Spanish banks will close their doors for three days before the end of the year. Bank branches in our country will not operate during three public holidays that fall within the week and citizens must therefore be in situation. However, today, thanks to virtual banking technology, all types of operations can be carried out, with the exception of cash withdrawal and possible requests at the counter. Below we specify the days when banks are closed Spain for the remainder of 2024.
Although in recent years many bank branches Due to the crisis and the rise of new technologies, diving in October 2024, they remain essential for many people who visit a showcase every day to carry out different procedures. From negotiating mortgage terms to resolving any questions in person. Banks in Spain They continue to fulfill their function even though in recent years many people have been encouraged to operate from their Internet profiles.
This cost several protests from the elderly, who previously had more difficulty adapting to the new technology and it has always been more comfortable for them to come and consult a problem or carry out a transaction with a professional in the physical establishment. On the other hand, it is rare to see young people in a bank except to negotiate something. line of credit or something that requires a professional.
Days when banks close in Spain
From the Bank of Spain They made a report at the time and wanted to warn the Spanish population of the days of bank closures before the end of the year in our country. This closure is due to the fact that these three days are public holidays and they will close their doors whether it is a weekend or not. First of all, the first holidays that arrive are National Day of Spain which will be celebrated next Saturday October 12. As it falls on a weekend on this occasion, there will be no problem.
The first public holiday on which the banks will close their doors is Friday November 1, the day on which the public holiday of All Saints’ Day. Next December 6, which also falls on a Friday, will be the next time that the banks will close their doors permanently since it is the day of Spanish Constitution. The 8th is also the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, but it is a Sunday and has no repercussions. The last day of the year when Spanish banks will close their doors in all regions of the country will be next Wednesday, December 25, the day on which Christmas will be celebrated.
All these dates were published at the time in the Official State Gazette in which refers to national holidays. It will also be necessary to take into account the public holidays of the different autonomous communities and the days they choose in the calendar as public holidays. Bank branches will also not be open on these days. The days that banks will remain closed are as follows:
- November 1: All Saints’ Day.
- December 6: Constitution Day.
- December 25: Christmas.
24/7 banking assistance
The fact that these banks close these days, as they always do at this time, will have no impact on the daily activity of Spaniards. In recent years, thanks to the rise of new technologies, banks have perfectly evolved their applications and thanks to the mobile phone, it is possible to carry out any procedure, such as sending money directly to a loved one or schedule a transfer.
In case of consultation with a professional, you also have a telephone number where an assistant will be at your disposal 24 hours a day. Banks also set up special channels in case of card loss or theft, which usually happens regularly, and even more so during public holidays like Christmas. With a simple phone call or even via the Internet, you can block your credit card in seconds. The closure of banks in Spain during these holidays is therefore not a tragedy either.
