Labour Day (Spain)
Confirmed edition
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About
International Workers' Day on 1 May is a national public holiday across Spain. In Seville it lands in the lull just after the spring fiesta season, with most businesses closed for the day.
Highlights
- National public holiday on 1 May
- Trade-union marches in city centres
- Quiet, post-Feria atmosphere in Seville
Practical tips
- Most shops and offices close; major monuments usually stay open.
- Public transport runs a holiday timetable.
- Plan meals ahead as many smaller restaurants close.
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