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Elche public holidays and shop opening days (2026 and 2027)

Elche’s two local holidays are 13 April (San Vicente Ferrer) and 29 December (Venida de la Virgen) in 2026, as the official page lists them, and the region sets which Sundays and holidays shops may open.

Why it matters

Local holidays close offices, schools and many shops, and they move administrative deadlines.

When

You are planning appointments, errands or travel around holidays.

Last checked

25 Oct 2026

Cost: Free

Steps

1. Find the local holidays
   The official page lists 13 April (San Vicente Ferrer) and 29 December (Venida de la Virgen) in 2026.
2. Check when shops may open
   The Generalitat Valenciana’s page lists 11 dates for 2026 when shops may open: 4 and 11 January, 3 and 5 April, 5 July, 15 August, 12 October, 29 November and 13, 20 and 27 December, with free hours on those dates; councils may change the calendar if at least 11 remain.
3. Plan around closures
   Local holidays are paid, non-recoverable days off for workers and count as non-working days for administrative deadlines, so offices may be closed and deadlines can move; check the office’s own page.

Where

• Resolución de 12 de noviembre de 2025: calendario de fiestas locales 2026 (DOGV 10238)
  https://dogv.gva.es/datos/2025/11/14/pdf/2025_46326_es.pdf

Tips

• Check the local holiday before booking an appointment or planning a deadline.

Official sources

• Resolución de 12 de noviembre de 2025: calendario de fiestas locales 2026 (DOGV 10238)
• Horarios comerciales