Public holidays
| Date |
Feast |
| 1 January |
New Year's Day |
| 6 January |
Feast of the Epiphany |
| 20 January |
San Sebastian Day |
| March/April |
Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday,
Easter Monday |
| 1 May |
Labour Day |
| 25 July |
Feast of St. James, patron saint of Spain |
| 31 July |
St. Ignatius' Day |
| 15 August |
Feast of the Assumption |
| 1 November |
All Saints' Day |
| 6 December |
Constitution Day |
| 8 December |
The Immaculate Conception |
| 25 December |
Christmas
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Business Hours
• Banks
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Some branch offices are open 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm and on Saturday mornings 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, except during the summer.
• Business Offices and Public Centres
Public centres are generally open 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. Business offices are open 9:00 am to 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Shops
Shops are open Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:30 / 8:00 pm. Shops are generally open Saturdays and some stores are closed Monday mornings. Commercial centres are open 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
• Post Office
All services except very large shipments. Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. Saturday 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
• Meals
The following are the most common mealtimes:
Breakfast: 8:00 am to 10 am
Lunch: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Dinner: 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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