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 2009

 Jan 1st New Years Day
 Jan 6th 12th Night (exchange of presents)
 Mar 19thSt Joseph Day
 Apr 9thMaundy Thursday
Apr 10thGood Friday
 Apr 13th Easter Monday
 May 1stLabour Day 
 May 22nd Corpus Christi
 Jun 9th Murcia Day
 July 25thFeast of St James
 Aug 15th Assumption
 Oct 12th National Day
 Nov 2nd All Saints Day
 Dec 7th Constitution Day
 Dec 8thImmaculate Conception 
 Dec 25th Christmas Day

Local Holidays 2009

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