Residents in Mataró, a city north of Barcelona, are preparing for three long weekends before the summer, with some able to take a six-day break in May. These opportunities for extended rest are due to public holidays falling on or near weekdays, according to local reports.
The first long weekend centres around 1 May, which falls on a Thursday. This allows for a four-day break, extending until Sunday, 4 May, for those who take Friday off. Many workers are already planning these short getaways ahead of their main summer holidays.
May and June Public Holidays
The second public holiday, Second Easter, is on Monday, 26 May. This creates another long weekend. For those able to take Friday, 23 May, off, this will become a six-day 'super long weekend', lasting until Monday, 26 May.
Looking further ahead, Saint John's Day on 23 June also falls on a Monday. This will provide a three-day weekend, offering another chance for a short escape before the peak summer period. These breaks are highly anticipated by the majority of workers, who are already considering their plans for these pre-summer holidays.
