> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 24 September Holiday: Where It’s a Day Off in Catalonia - URL: https://barna.news/24-september-holiday-where-its-a-day-off-in-catalonia/ - Published: 2026-09-21T17:37:11.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-21T18:22:06.000Z - Author: Laia Serra - Tags: Community ## Barcelona and Beyond: Local Holiday on 24 September Thursday 24 September 2026 is an official local public holiday in Barcelona, as confirmed by the city’s labour calendar. The date coincides with the annual [La Mercè](https://barna.news/whats-on-la-merce/) festival, the city’s main celebration, and the Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council) has designated it a non-working day. However, Barcelona is not the only municipality observing the holiday. Several towns across Catalonia will also have a day off on 24 September 2026. --- ## Municipalities with 24 September Holiday In the Barcelona metropolitan area, multiple towns will close schools and many businesses for the day. These include Almacelles, Isòvol, Escaladei, Vallgorguina, and Calldetenes. Residents and workers in these areas should confirm local arrangements with their employers or municipal offices, as the holiday applies specifically to local observance and may not affect national services or private sector operations uniformly. ### What This Means for Residents For local residents, the holiday means access to the full La Mercè 2026 programme, including street performances, open-house cultural sites, concerts, and fireworks. The main events, such as the *Piromusical* fireworks display at Barceloneta beach, the *correfoc* fire runs, human towers (*castells*), and giant figures parade (*gegants*), will take place across the city on that day. Commuters and service users in the affected towns should expect reduced public services and potential transport adjustments. The Rodalies commuter rail and local bus networks may operate on a Sunday or holiday schedule. > The 24 September holiday reflects the cultural significance of La Mercè, not just in Barcelona but in communities across Catalonia that choose to observe it. Those planning to travel or conduct business on 24 September should check with local authorities or service providers in the specific municipality. The full La Mercè 2026 programme, including event times and locations, is available on the official Ajuntament de Barcelona website. --- *Reported by Betevé.* --- ### Related on Catalan.News - Sabadell to Host New Metropolitan Citizen Office - Reus library staff assess September strike action - Free Museum Open Days for La Mercè 2026 - Pla CURA to Speed Up Disability and Elder Care Aid