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December 2026 long weekend in Jerez: what to do from the 5th to the 8th
In Andalusia, 2026 has four consecutive days off in December: December 6 falls on a Sunday, the Constitution Day holiday moves to Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th is the Immaculate Conception. With the zambombas in full swing, these are some of the busiest days of the year in Jerez.
December, four days · Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz · Updated on November 3, 2026
The four days
According to Andalusia's 2026 public holiday calendar (Decree 101/2025, BOJA no. 93), checked on October 30, 2026.
- Saturday and Sunday
- Public holiday
Monday 7: Constitution Day
Because the 6th falls on a Sunday, in Andalusia the holiday moves to Monday the 7th.
- Public holiday
Tuesday 8: the Immaculate Conception
Public holiday in Andalusia. With it, that makes four days in a row.
What to do over these days
The 2026 Christmas program has not been published yet (as of October 30, 2026); we'll add it here when it's out. Meanwhile, here's what was on in 2025.
- Free
Zambombas
Christmas carols around the bonfire in courtyards, squares, local clubs and bars. In 2025 the Junta Local de Seguridad listed these days among the busiest, along with Fridays, Saturdays and the 24th and 31st.
- In 2025
Christmas carols at the Claustros de Santo Domingo
On December 7, 2025 there was a Christmas carol concert with free entry while space lasted. The 2026 concert has not been announced yet.
- In 2025
Nativity scenes and Christmas exhibition
The Fundación Cajasol held an exhibition from December 5 to January 5 on Callejón de los Bolos, and the nativity scene at the Palacio de Villapanés could be visited for free.
- Indoors
- With children
Open shops
Sundays and public holidays when shops in Andalusia are allowed to open in 2026 (Order of June 23, 2025, BOJA no. 121). Each shop decides whether to open: check its opening hours on its website.
- Shops can open
- In December
- Gifts
Where to stay and getting around
- Accommodation
Book early
During the Immaculate Conception long weekend in 2024, hotel occupancy reached 96%, according to the city council.
- Getting around
Shuttle buses and center closed to traffic
In 2025 the center was closed to traffic on Saturdays and public holidays from 15:00, and there were shuttle buses from the Explanada de Feria and the Estadio Pedro Garrido. The 2026 measures will be announced closer to the dates.
- Weather
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jerez the same place as Jerez de la Frontera?
Yes. When people just say Jerez, they almost always mean Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz. Other places share the name, such as Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz) and Jerez del Marquesado (Granada); this app covers only Jerez de la Frontera.
When is the December 2026 long weekend in Andalusia?
From Saturday, December 5, to Tuesday, December 8. The 6th falls on a Sunday, so the Constitution Day holiday moves to Monday the 7th; Tuesday the 8th is the Immaculate Conception.
Is December 7, 2026 a public holiday in Jerez?
Yes. In Andalusia, Constitution Day moves to Monday the 7th because the 6th falls on a Sunday (Decree 101/2025).
Are shops open on December 7 in Jerez?
They can: Monday the 7th is one of the public holidays in 2026 when shops in Andalusia are allowed to open. Each shop sets its own hours.
Are there zambombas from December 5 to 8?
Yes. The 2026 municipal decree allows them from November 20 to December 25, and these days are usually among the busiest.
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