The year 2023 has arrived, and with it comes a new calendar of holidays for the working population in Spain and the Valencian Community. As we entered the fall season, the official calendar was released, outlining the 12 non-working, paid holidays that the Valencian citizens will enjoy, in addition to the two local holidays determined by each municipality.
The calendar for 2023, as published in the Official State Gazette and the Official Gazette of the Valencian Community, includes the following national and regional holidays:
– January: Friday 6 (Epiphany)
– April: Friday 7 (Good Friday) and Monday 10 (Easter Monday)
– May: Monday 1 (Labor Day)
– June: Saturday 24 (Saint John’s Day)
– August: Tuesday 15
– October: Monday 9 (Valencian Community Day) and Thursday 12 (Hispanic Day)
– November: Wednesday 1 (All Saints‘ Day)
– December: Wednesday 6 (Constitution Day), Friday 8 (Immaculate Conception Day), and Monday 25 (Christmas Day)
In addition to these official holidays, each municipality in the Marina Alta region has its own set of local holidays for 2023. Let’s take a closer look at the festive days designated for each town:
– Dénia: July 12 and August 16
– La Xara: September 8 and September 21
– Jesús Pobre: April 17 and May 29
– Xàbia: May 3 and September 8
– Calp: August 5 and October 23
– Teulada Moraira: April 17 and July 15
– Benissa: April 24 and July 3
– Pego: June 28 and December 26
– Pedreguer: February 3 and July 15
– Ondara: July 10 and July 26
– Gata de Gorgos: April 17 and September 29
– El Verger: April 17 and August 16
– El Poble Nou de Benitatxell: July 24 and July 25
– Xaló: August 4 and October 16
– Els Poblets: April 17 and December 26
– Orba: May 15 and December 26
– Beniarbeig: April 17 and December 26
– Alcalalí: December 7 and December 26
– Benidoleig: April 17 and August 4
– Llíber: August 16 and August 17
– Parcent: August 10 and December 26
– Vall de Laguar: April 17 and December 26
– Sanet i Negrals: September 7 and September 8
– Ràfol d’Almúnia: August 17 and August 18
– L’Atzúbia: April 17 and September 5
– Vall de Gallinera: April 17 and December 26
– Benigembla: October 13 and December 7
– Murla: March 20 and December 26
– Castell de Castells: April 17 and July 26
– Benimeli: August 24 and August 25
– Sagra: August 11 and December 26
– Tormos: April 17 and September 1
– Vall d’Ebo: April 17 and August 7
– Vall d’Alcalà: January 17 and August 7
With this comprehensive list of holidays, residents and workers in the Marina Alta region can plan their year ahead, taking advantage of the days off to relax, celebrate, and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether it’s a national holiday or a local festivity, each day off provides an opportunity to recharge and make the most of the year 2023.