By Lucy Ramnought • Published: 06 Aug 2026 • 10:40 • 1 minute readAugust bank holiday Credit:daily_creativity/shutterstockThousands of employees in Spain could have a stronger claim to another day off when the August 15 public holiday falls on a Saturday. Why the August 15 holiday has raised discussionSpain’s Assumption Day holiday falls on a Saturday this year, August 15, putting the focus on a recent National Court ruling that could affect workers who would otherwise miss out on the public holiday. The decision, which arose from a dispute in the customer service sector, found that a public holiday should not automatically be absorbed into a worker’s normal weekly rest period. As a result, some employees may be entitled to a compensatory day off. For workers affected by the August 15 holiday, that distinction could make the difference between losing a public holiday and enjoying a well earned extra day off later in the year.