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St. Stephen's Day (ES)

📅 Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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What is St. Stephen's Day (ES)?

St. Stephen's Day is a public holiday in ES (Public).

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About St. Stephen's Day

St. Stephen's Day, celebrated on December 26th, is a public holiday in Spain. This day is recognized as a time for family gatherings and festive celebrations following the Christmas festivities. It is particularly popular in the Catalonia region, where it is known as "El Dia de Sant Esteve."

The origins of St. Stephen's Day date back to the early Christian church, honoring St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. In Catalonia, it is a day filled with unique traditions, including the preparation of a special dish called "canelons" made from leftover meat from the Christmas feast.

In addition to family meals, many people take part in various cultural activities, such as attending local events or enjoying outdoor festivities. St. Stephen's Day serves as a reminder of the importance of community and togetherness during the holiday season.

As a public holiday, many businesses and schools are closed, allowing people to fully engage in the celebrations and spend quality time with loved ones.

Key facts

First held: Early Christian period
Frequency: Annual
Celebrated in: Spain

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Public Holidays in Spain

Frequently asked questions about St. Stephen's Day (ES).

St. Stephen's Day is on December 26, 2026.

Yes, it is a public holiday in Spain.

In Catalonia, it is traditional to eat canelons made from Christmas leftovers.

It is primarily celebrated in Spain, especially in Catalonia.

It honors St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and emphasizes family and community.

Where it's held

Country: Spain

Tags: st-stephens-day public-holiday spain cultural celebration

St. Stephen's Day (ES) start times in other key cities:

Location	Time
Abiyán	Sat 00:00:00
Addis Abeba	Sat 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 00:00:00
Alejandría	Sat 00:00:00
Ankara	Sat 00:00:00
Bagdad	Sat 00:00:00
Bangalore	Sat 00:00:00
Bangkok	Sat 00:00:00
Bogotá	Sat 00:00:00
Bombay	Sat 00:00:00
Cantón	Sat 00:00:00
Chongqing	Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad de Ho Chi Minh	Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad de México	Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad del Cabo	Sat 00:00:00
Daca	Sat 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 00:00:00
El Cairo	Sat 00:00:00
Estambul	Sat 00:00:00
Hanoi	Sat 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 00:00:00
Jartum	Sat 00:00:00
Johannesburgo	Sat 00:00:00
Kano	Sat 00:00:00
Karachi	Sat 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Sat 00:00:00
Lagos	Sat 00:00:00
Lahore	Sat 00:00:00
Lima	Sat 00:00:00
Londres	Sat 00:00:00
Luanda	Sat 00:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 00:00:00
Moscú	Sat 00:00:00
Nueva Delhi	Sat 00:00:00
Nueva York	Sat 00:00:00
Pekín	Sat 00:00:00
Riad	Sat 00:00:00
Río de Janeiro	Sat 00:00:00
San Pablo	Sat 00:00:00
San Petersburgo	Sat 00:00:00
Santiago	Sat 00:00:00
Seúl	Sat 00:00:00
Shanghái	Sat 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 00:00:00
Singapur	Sat 00:00:00
Sídney	Sat 00:00:00
Teherán	Sat 00:00:00
Tokio	Sat 00:00:00
Yakarta	Sat 00:00:00

St. Stephen's Day (ES) start times in different countries:

🇩🇪 Alemania Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Argelia Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brasil Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egipto Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 España Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Etiopía Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Filipinas Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 Francia Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Irán Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italia Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japón Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenia Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 México Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistán Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Reino Unido Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Rusia Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 Sudáfrica Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Tailandia Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇩🇪 Alemania	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Argelia	Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brasil	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egipto	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 España	Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Etiopía	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Filipinas	Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 Francia	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Irán	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italia	Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japón	Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenia	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 México	Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistán	Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Reino Unido	Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Rusia	Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 Sudáfrica	Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Tailandia	Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 00:00:00