{
  "id": 11930525,
  "title": "Spain’s October 12 bank holiday: What expats in the Axarquia and Costa Tropical need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/spains-october-12-bank-holiday-what-expats-in-the-axarquia-and-costa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:02:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/04/spains-october-12-bank-holiday-what-expats-in-the-axarquia-and-costa-tropical-need-to-know/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "October 12 will be a public holiday across Spain, granting residents in the Axarquia and Costa Tropical regions a break from the regular workweek. However, the extent of activities that will be open differs. Banks, town halls, and most government offices will be closed, while schools are also scheduled for a day off. Most businesses operating Monday to Friday will not be open, but essential services and those with unique holiday arrangements will remain functional. October 12 is considered an authorized shopping day in Andalucia, allowing larger shops and supermarkets to open, but individual chains and branches determine their trading hours, so checking locally is advised. Mercadona, a large supermarket chain, is expected to be closed. Coastal areas such as Nerja, Torre del Mar, and Torrox may see increased business as restaurants, bars, and cafes can operate, capitalizing on Spaniards enjoying the long weekend. The holiday also marks Spain's Fiesta Nacional, with official ceremonies held in Madrid, including a military parade. In Malaga province, October 12 holds special significance for the Guardia Civil, as it is their patron day, featuring a parade, Mass, and other ceremonies. Despite the holiday, October is a busy time for the region due to various fiestas and celebrations. British residents might particularly enjoy the break from the usual Spanish work routine, free from the summer crowds of July and August.",
  "summary": "Spain will be celebrating its National Day on Monday, October 12, which is a public holiday. Residents in various areas of the Axarquia and Costa Tropical, including Rincon de la Victoria, Velez-Malaga, and Motril, will have a break from the normal working week.\n\nAccording to Euro Weekly News, this holiday applies to the mentioned regions.\n\nThere is no connection between this Spanish holiday and events in Israel or the Gaza Strip, which are observing closures on October 5 and 7, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.",
  "key_points": [
    "October 12 is a public bank holiday in Spain.",
    "Activities vary across Axarquia and Costa Tropical regions.",
    "Banks, government offices closed; schools, restaurants open."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/israel-to-close-west-bank-gaza-crossings-for-october-7-remembrance",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:26:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Israel prepares to mark October 7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/israel-prepares-to-mark-october-7",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:59:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}