Santa Catalina is a local holiday in 11 municipalities in the Spanish working calendar; in 2026 the most common date is 25 November.
Other regions: 4 · 4 municipalities
Verified data
In 2026, the dataset records Santa Catalina as a local holiday in 21 municipalities, accounting for 89,668 residents in the 2025 register. The most common date is 25 November 2026. 1 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.
52.2% / 47.8%
14.3%
65.7%
20%
11.9%
20.2%
43.5 years
Comparison with Spain and with the aggregate of the 10 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 10 regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 0–14 | 14.3% | +1.4 pp | +1.3 pp |
| Aged 65+ | 20% | -0.7 pp | -0.4 pp |
| Foreign citizenship | 11.9% | -2.2 pp | -4.4 pp |
| Born outside Spain | 20.2% | +1 pp | -1.8 pp |
| Weighted mean age | 43.5 years | -1.1 years | -0.8 years |
The largest difference from Spain is in “Foreign citizenship”: -2.2 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.
In the working calendar, Santa Catalina is listed as a local holiday - not as a national or general regional holiday. Each municipality may set up to two local holidays per year; this denomination or denomination is one of the most adopted by municipalities (11 in the benchmark index).
In 2026, among the municipalities that record it, the most common date is 25 November. 1 municipalities set it on another date. The communities with the most registrations are La Rioja, Aragón, Castilla and León and Castilla-La Mancha. This page summarises the scope verified in the dataset; it does not add legends or unverified local traditions. The detail of each municipality retains its official source.
When
In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 25 November in most municipalities. 1 move it to another date (when it lands on a weekend or by local agreement).
| Year | Main date | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday, 25 November | 11 |
| 2025 | Tuesday, 25 November | 12 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, 25 November | 21 |
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 89,668 residents in the INE municipal register at 1 January 2025.
Extremadura4
Castilla-La Mancha3
Castilla y León2
La Rioja2
Comunidad Foral de Navarra1
Comunidad de Madrid1
Comunitat Valenciana1
Illes Balears1
FAQ
In 2026, Santa Catalina is mainly celebrated on 25 November 2026 (Wednesday). Some municipalities move it to another date on the working calendar.
It's a local holiday in 21 municipalities in 2026, accounting for 89,668 residents in the 2025 register; mostly in Extremadura (4 municipalities).
No. Santa Catalina 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.