Residents on the Costa del Sol face a change to the usual working-week routine on Monday, November 2, 2026. Andalucía will observe the All Saints’ Day public holiday on that date because the traditional feast day, November 1, falls on a Sunday.
Banks, town halls, most government offices and schools are due to close on Monday. People with paperwork or banking to handle should plan around the closure; normal services are expected to resume on Tuesday, November 3.
Retail is less straightforward. The date is an authorised trading day in Andalucía, which allows larger shops and supermarkets to open but does not require them to do so. The supplied report lists Lidl, Carrefour, Aldi and Alcampo as open, while Mercadona is listed as closed. Branch hours may differ, so check directly before setting out.
Shopping centres La Cañada in Marbella, Miramar in Fuengirola and Plaza Mayor in Málaga are also permitted to open their shops. Individual retailers inside them may choose different hours. Bars, cafés and restaurants can generally trade, but opening arrangements are up to each business.
Public transport will use holiday timetables where applicable rather than assuming a standard Monday service. Renfe’s C1 commuter line between Málaga and Fuengirola is expected to run, including stops at Málaga Airport, Torremolinos and Benalmádena. Bus routes may use their Saturday, Sunday and public-holiday schedules. Check the relevant operator’s timetable for a specific departure.
Health services will also operate on a reduced public-holiday basis, according to the supplied report. Routine health-centre services may be limited or unavailable; urgent and emergency care will continue through the appropriate services.
All Saints’ Day is traditionally a time for families to remember deceased relatives and visit cemeteries. With the holiday shifted to Monday, people whose usual days off are Saturday and Sunday will have a three-day weekend. The practical impact will vary by workplace and business, so residents should confirm opening and departure times before making plans.