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Three Kings Day falls on 6th January and is a major part of Spain's Christmas season, with parades held on the eve.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Three Kings Day in Spain
Known as Día de Reyes, the date is widely celebrated. Regional public holiday arrangements can vary.
About Three Kings Day in Spain
Spanish children traditionally receive their main gifts from the Three Kings, Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, rather than on Christmas Day. On the evening of 5 January, towns hold a Cabalgata de Reyes, with floats and sweets thrown to the crowd, and children leave shoes out. Families share Roscon de Reyes, a ring-shaped cake decorated with candied fruit.
When is Three Kings Day in Spain?
Three Kings Day is fixed on 6 January every year, following the parades and gift preparations on the evening of 5 January.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Tuesday 6 January 2026 | Wednesday 6 January 2027 | Thursday 6 January 2028 |
Planning around Three Kings Day
Order a Roscon from the bakery well before the day because popular ones sell out, and arrive early for parades, since the best viewing spots fill quickly. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Three Kings Day questions
How many days until Three Kings Day in Spain?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Three Kings Day in Spain, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Three Kings Day in 2027 in Spain?
Three Kings Day falls on Wednesday 6 January 2027 in Spain.
What is Roscon de Reyes?
It is a ring-shaped sweet bread topped with candied fruit, often filled with cream. A small figurine and a dried bean are hidden inside, and whoever finds the bean traditionally pays for the cake.