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Do Children Have Too Many Holidays in Spain?

The length of school holidays in Spain has been a subject of recurring debate in educational, political, and social circles. Each academic year is organized around a calendar that establishes approximately 175-180 school days, according to Article 51 of Organic Law 2/2006 on Education (LOE), amended by the LOMLOE (2020), and developed by the autonomous communities in their school calendar decrees.

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The School Day in Spain: Models, Debate, and Effects on Children

The school day in Spain—understood as the organization of daily instructional time—is one of the most debated topics in education. Currently, there are two main models: the split day, which divides classes into morning and afternoon classes, and the continuous day, which concentrates school activities during the morning hours (usually from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).