Is 1 January 2027 a public holiday in Catalonia?

Shops

Shops on the general timetable are closed. Catalonia's retail law sets a few compulsory closing days: 1 and 6 January, Easter Sunday and Monday, 1 May, 24 June, 11 September and 25 and 26 December (Llei 18/2017, article 36.2.d). Businesses the law leaves outside that timetable may open, such as bakeries, pastry shops, convenience stores, florists and pharmacies (article 37).

The first Sunday of 2027 when shops may open is 3 January, in the general calendar (Order EMT/89/2026). Each town's two extra days for 2027 have not been published yet; where a council chose none, 10 January and 5 December apply (article 5).

Schools

School Christmas holidays run from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, both included (Order EDF/66/2026).

Getting around

The night of 31 December is the eve of a public holiday. For how the Barcelona metro opens and closes on public holidays and the nights before them, see the metro hours guide. For New Year's Eve in Barcelona, see also the New Year's Eve guide.