It is well worth noting these dates when planning your holiday activities. When public holidays fall on a Thursday or Tuesday, it is common practice for businesses to have a long weekend and remain shut on the Friday or Monday. All public services including restaurants are usually shut, so do check in advance.
National Holidays 2008
| Jan 1st | New Years Day |
| Jan 6th | 12th Night (exchange of presents) |
| Mar 19th | St Joseph Day |
| Mar 20th | Maundy Thursday |
| Mar 21st | Good Friday |
| Mar 24th | Easter Sunday |
| May 1st | Labor Day |
| May 22nd | Corpus Christi |
| Jun 9th | Murcia Day |
| July 25th | Feast of St James |
| Aug 15th | Assumption |
| Oct 13th | National Day |
| Nov 1st | All Saints Day |
| Dec 6th | Constitution Day |
| Dec 8th | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25th | Christmas Day |
Local Holidays 2008
Regional holidays are usually 'community days' and celebration of Saints particular to the area.
Apr 21st El Bando de la Heurta
Sept 11th Romeria de la Virgen de la Fuensanta