Moros and Cristianos is a local holiday in 8 municipalities in the Spanish working calendar; in 2026 the most common date is 29 June.
Verified data
In 2026, the dataset records Moros y Cristianos as a local holiday in 9 municipalities, accounting for 58,120 residents in the 2025 register. The most common date is 17 August 2026. 8 municipalities set it on another date.
This comparison uses only the official working calendars incorporated into the dataset for each year.
Demographic profile
Age, citizenship, birthplace and average-age structure from the 2025 Annual Population Census.
50.2% / 49.8%
12.6%
64.4%
22.9%
23.5%
26.2%
45.8 years
Comparison with Spain and with the aggregate of the 3 regions where it is observed. All five comparisons are population-weighted and use only the 2025 Annual Census. A positive sign means the covered population has a higher value than the benchmark.
| Demographic profile | Covered population | Compared with Spain | Compared with its 3 regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 0–14 | 12.6% | -0.3 pp | -0.9 pp |
| Aged 65+ | 22.9% | +2.2 pp | +3.3 pp |
| Foreign citizenship | 23.5% | +9.4 pp | +9.8 pp |
| Born outside Spain | 26.2% | +7 pp | +9.2 pp |
| Weighted mean age | 45.8 years | +1.3 years | +2 years |
The largest difference from Spain is in “Foreign citizenship”: +9.4 pp.
Sex comes from the 2025 municipal register; all other metrics come from the 2025 Annual Census. Each percentage uses the total from its own statistical operation. INE municipal tables 68535 and 68541.
In the working calendar, Moros and Cristianos appears as a local holiday — not as a national or general regional holiday. Each municipality may set up to two local holidays a year; this dedication or name is one of those most often adopted (8 in the reference index).
In 2026, among the municipalities that record it, the most common date is 29 June. 6 municipalities set it on another date. It is concentrated mainly in the Valencian Community. This page summarises the scope verified in the dataset; it does not add legends or local traditions that have not been checked. Each municipality's detail keeps its official source.
When
In 2026 it falls on Monday 17 August in most municipalities. 8 move it to another date (when it lands on a weekend or by local agreement).
| Year | Main date | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday, 5 February | 5 |
| 2025 | Monday, 10 February | 7 |
| 2026 | Monday, 17 August | 9 |
Where it's a holiday
Its local holiday in 2026, by region. Each municipality links to its annual record and the available official source.
Together, they account for 58,120 residents in the INE municipal register at 1 January 2025.
Comunitat Valenciana7
Andalucía1
Castilla-La Mancha1
FAQ
In 2026, Moros y Cristianos is mainly celebrated on 17 August 2026 (Monday). Some municipalities move it to another date on the working calendar.
It's a local holiday in 9 municipalities in 2026, accounting for 58,120 residents in the 2025 register; mostly in Comunitat Valenciana (7 municipalities).
No. Moros y Cristianos is a local-level holiday: it's only a non-working day in the municipalities that set it as their local festival; each keeps its official source.
Other holidays
Per-municipality data with its official source (regional gazette). Every date is verifiable on the municipality page. Data from festivos.io — CC BY 4.0.