San Bartolomé is a local holiday in 86 municipalities in the Spanish working calendar; in 2026 the most common date is 24 August.
Other regions: 11 · 64 municipalities
Verified data
In 2026, the dataset records San Bartolomé as a local holiday in 236 municipalities, accounting for 476,032 residents in the 2025 register. The most common date is 24 August 2026. 18 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.
48.9% / 51.1%
12.5%
66.4%
21.1%
17.3%
21.2%
45.1 years
Comparison with Spain and with the aggregate of the 17 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 17 regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 0–14 | 12.5% | -0.4 pp | -0.4 pp |
| Aged 65+ | 21.1% | +0.4 pp | +0.4 pp |
| Foreign citizenship | 17.3% | +3.2 pp | +3.2 pp |
| Born outside Spain | 21.2% | +1.9 pp | +1.9 pp |
| Weighted mean age | 45.1 years | +0.5 years | +0.5 years |
The largest difference from Spain is in “Foreign citizenship”: +3.2 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.
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is celebrated on 24 August in the liturgical calendar.
In the working calendar, Saint Barthélemy 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 that most municipalities adopt (86 in the reference index).
In 2026, among the municipalities that record it, the most common date is 24 August. 11 municipalities set it on another date. The communities with the most records are Castilla and León, Castilla-La Mancha, Aragón and the Basque Country. This page summarises the scope verified in the dataset; It does not add legends or local traditions that have not been checked. The details of each municipality keeps its official source.
When
In 2026 it falls on Monday 24 August in most municipalities. 18 move it to another date (when it lands on a weekend or by local agreement).
| Year | Main date | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saturday, 24 August | 56 |
| 2025 | Monday, 25 August | 39 |
| 2026 | Monday, 24 August | 236 |
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 476,032 residents in the INE municipal register at 1 January 2025.
Castilla y León53
Aldeadávila de la RiberaArgañínArmuñaAyoó de VidrialesBasardillaBáscones de OjedaBrinconesBularrosCabaco, ElCabizuelaCasaviejaCilleros de la BastidaCimanes del TejarCipérezCiriaCrémenesCubillas de CerratoFompedrazaFuentemolinosGallegos de HornijaGejuelo del BarroGolpejasGomecelloHornillos de EresmaHorra, LaHoyales de RoaHuertaJuncianaLumbralesMahideMartín MiguelMelgar de ArribaMijaresMolinilloNavadijosNavalmoral de BéjarPinilla del CampoPrado de la GuzpeñaRiaguas de San BartoloméSan Bartolomé de BéjarSan Bartolomé de PinaresSangarcíaSanta María de SandoSantervás de la VegaSantos, LosSerradaTrespaderneUceroUmbríasVentosilla y TejadillaViana de DueroVillarramielVillodrigoAragón30
Alcalá de GurreaAltorricónBeceiteBulbuenteCalatoraoCantaviejaCaspeCerollera, LaClarés de RibotaContaminaCortes de AragónFombuenaFresneda, LaGinebrosa, LaIsuerreLaspaúlesMas de las MatasMurillo de GállegoNonaspeOrésPeralejosSaldónSanta Cruz de NoguerasSenés de AlcubierreSestricaSotonera, LaTorrevelillaTorrijo del CampoTososVeguillas de la SierraAndalucía27
AguadulceArboleasArocheBeas de GranadaBenitaglaBubiónCástarasChirivelCortes de la FronteraCuevas BajasCumbres de San BartoloméFondónGarrobo, ElIgualejaLuqueMoclinejoOriaPaterna del CampoPaterna del RíoPrunaReal de la Jara, ElRociana del CondadoRubiteSanta Olalla del CalaSierra de YeguasVillarrasaVillarrodrigoCataluña26
AlbinyanaAlióAvinyonet del PenedèsBarberà de la ConcaBellmunt d'UrgellBordilsBorredàCabra del CampCampllongCastellolíCornudella de MontsantEspluga Calba, L'EstaràsFloresta, LaFonollosaGarriguellaMaldàMassalcoreigMieresMontferrer i CastellbòMontsenySant Bartomeu del GrauSanta Maria d'OlóTorre de Cabdella, LaTorroella de FluviàVallclaraCastilla-La Mancha20
AlcohujateAlmarcha, LaArcos de la SierraCampillo de DueñasCasa de UcedaChecaFresneda de AltarejosHencheHormigosJiruequeLaguna del MarquesadoLupianaMarrupeMatarrubiaSacecorboTamajónTartanedoVillel de MesaViverosYebesExtremadura16
AldeacenteneraAljucénBohonal de IborEsparragosa de la SerenaFeriaFresnedoso de IborHerguijuelaLleraMontehermosoPuerto de Santa CruzTorremengaValencia de AlcántaraVilla del CampoVillar de PlasenciaZarza la MayorZarza-CapillaComunitat Valenciana15
Alfara del PatriarcaAlfondeguillaAlmussafesAndillaBenicarlóBorriolForcallHerbersNulesPalanquesSierra EngarceránTodolellaTorre d'en Besora, laTorreblancaVistabella del MaestratOther regions
Comunidad de Madrid5
Cantabria3
Comunidad Foral de Navarra3
Principado de Asturias1
FAQ
In 2026, San Bartolomé is mainly celebrated on 24 August 2026 (Monday). Some municipalities move it to another date on the working calendar.
It's a local holiday in 236 municipalities in 2026, accounting for 476,032 residents in the 2025 register; mostly in Castilla y León (53 municipalities).
No. San Bartolomé 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.