San Lorenzo is a local holiday in 49 municipalities in the Spanish working calendar; in 2026 the most common date is 10 August.
Other regions: 7 · 26 municipalities
Verified data
In 2026, the dataset records San Lorenzo as a local holiday in 142 municipalities, accounting for 205,868 residents in the 2025 register. The most common date is 10 August 2026. 5 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%
12.3%
64.1%
23.7%
12.2%
16%
46.4 years
Comparison with Spain and with the aggregate of the 13 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 13 regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 0–14 | 12.3% | -0.6 pp | -0.7 pp |
| Aged 65+ | 23.7% | +2.9 pp | +3 pp |
| Foreign citizenship | 12.2% | -1.9 pp | -2.3 pp |
| Born outside Spain | 16% | -3.2 pp | -3.4 pp |
| Weighted mean age | 46.4 years | +1.8 years | +1.9 years |
The largest difference from Spain is in “Born outside Spain”: -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 Lawrence the Martyr is celebrated on 10 August.
In the working calendar, San Lorenzo 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 (49 in the reference index).
In 2026, among the municipalities that record it, the most common date is 10 August. 5 municipalities set it on another date. The communities with the most records are Castilla and León, Aragón, Castilla-La Mancha and the Comunitat Valenciana. 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 10 August in most municipalities. 5 move it to another date (when it lands on a weekend or by local agreement).
| Year | Main date | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saturday, 10 August | 23 |
| 2025 | Monday, 11 August | 19 |
| 2026 | Monday, 10 August | 142 |
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 205,868 residents in the INE municipal register at 1 January 2025.
Andalucía31
AlcaucínAlmargenArenasBenizalónBerrocalCanillas de AceitunoCapileiraCastilleja del CampoCastillo de las Guardas, ElCerro de Andévalo, ElChercosCóbdarColmenarCorteconcepciónCortes y GraenaFarajánGaleraGaucínGuájares, LosJimera de LíbarJuvilesLarvaPadulesSanta Bárbara de CasaSenésSoportújarTabernoTebaTorre-CardelaValle de AbdalajísZagraCastilla y León30
AbadesAlameda de Gardón, LaBayubas de AbajoBodón, ElCabañas de PolendosCastrillo de la GuareñaCentenera de AndaluzCovaledaDonhierroFuentenebroHuérmecesNavafríaPino de Tormes, ElRenieblasRequejoRevenga de CamposRibas de CamposRollánSaelices el ChicoSan Vicente de ArévaloSan Vicente de la CabezaSaucelleSerradilla del ArroyoValdecasaValdegeñaVegalatraveVillares de Soria, LosVillasexmirVillatueldaZarza de Pumareda, LaAragón17
AlborgeBanastásBelmonte de San JoséBiergeCascante del RíoCastelloteEscorihuelaEstadillaFoz-CalandaHoz de JacaHuescaMaellaNigüellaRiodevaTierzTorre la RiberaYebra de BasaExtremadura14
AhigalBienvenidaCabezabellosaCampillo de LlerenaCasas de ReinaCasas del CastañarConquista de la SierraHiguera de la SerenaHoyosIbahernandoLogrosánMata de AlcántaraMiajadasMorera, LaCastilla-La Mancha12
ArguisuelasBallestero, ElBustaresChecaMota de AltarejosNegredoOcentejoPeralvecheTorremochuelaTortueroVillarrubioViñuelasCataluña12
Alòs de BalaguerCabrera d'AnoiaEspunyola, L'GratallopsGuardiola de BerguedàPedret i MarzàPreixanaSant Llorenç d'HortonsSant Llorenç de la MugaSant Llorenç de MorunysTorre de Cabdella, LaUllastretOther regions
Comunitat Valenciana7
Comunidad de Madrid3
La Rioja2
Principado de Asturias1
FAQ
In 2026, San Lorenzo is mainly celebrated on 10 August 2026 (Monday). Some municipalities move it to another date on the working calendar.
It's a local holiday in 142 municipalities in 2026, accounting for 205,868 residents in the 2025 register; mostly in Andalucía (31 municipalities).
No. San Lorenzo 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.