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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
Abidjan	Sat 00:00:00
Addis-Abeba	Sat 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 00:00:00
Alexandrie	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
Chongqing	Sat 00:00:00
Dacca	Sat 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 00:00:00
Delhi	Sat 00:00:00
Guangzhou	Sat 00:00:00
Hanoï	Sat 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 00:00:00
Hô Chi Minh-Ville	Sat 00:00:00
Istanbul	Sat 00:00:00
Jakarta	Sat 00:00:00
Johannesburg	Sat 00:00:00
Kano	Sat 00:00:00
Karachi	Sat 00:00:00
Khartoum	Sat 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Sat 00:00:00
Lagos	Sat 00:00:00
Lahore	Sat 00:00:00
Le Caire	Sat 00:00:00
Le Cap	Sat 00:00:00
Lima	Sat 00:00:00
Londres	Sat 00:00:00
Luanda	Sat 00:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 00:00:00
Mexico, ville	Sat 00:00:00
Moscou	Sat 00:00:00
Mumbai	Sat 00:00:00
New York	Sat 00:00:00
Pékin	Sat 00:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Sat 00:00:00
Riyad	Sat 00:00:00
Saint-Pétersbourg	Sat 00:00:00
Santiago	Sat 00:00:00
Shanghai	Sat 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 00:00:00
Singapour	Sat 00:00:00
Sydney	Sat 00:00:00
São Paulo	Sat 00:00:00
Séoul	Sat 00:00:00
Tokyo	Sat 00:00:00
Téhéran	Sat 00:00:00

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

🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne	Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne	Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie	Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon	Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni	Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie	Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande	Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte	Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie	Sat 00:00:00