Sunday, November 1st is Todos los Santos, or Tosantos in Andaluz (i.e. All Saints' Day) and would be a national bank holiday all over Spain if it happened on a week day. Instead, the Bank Holiday is on Monday, creating what is creatively known as a puente, or bridge - i.e. a long weekend. Schools, banks and most shops are closed.
Thursday 29 October 2009
All Saints Day bank holiday on Monday
Sunday, November 1st is Todos los Santos, or Tosantos in Andaluz (i.e. All Saints' Day) and would be a national bank holiday all over Spain if it happened on a week day. Instead, the Bank Holiday is on Monday, creating what is creatively known as a puente, or bridge - i.e. a long weekend. Schools, banks and most shops are closed.
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