Holy Week 2026 is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. From major road congestion in Spain to full flights between the UK and the coast, this episode breaks down when to travel, when to avoid, and how to stay safe on the move.For the full traffic forecast, visit N332.

The general traffic forecast for the week beginning Monday, 3rd November 2025, suggests a highly variable traffic picture across the national road network in Spain.

While the beginning of the week is likely to see a continuation of increased traffic volumes due to the extended "puente" (long weekend) in several regions following All Saints' Day (Saturday, 1st November), the traffic is expected to normalise into a typical working week pattern from Tuesday onwards.

Key congestion points will be around major urban centres during morning and evening rush hours, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona, with additional regional delays anticipated in areas observing a non-school or local holiday on Monday.

Travellers should also be aware of a major international sporting event in Pamplona from Wednesday, which will likely affect road access to the city.

Strong winds and fog are causing travel delays across Europe this week, particularly in the UK and France.

Spain remains largely stable apart from morning fog around Palma and Valencia.

Minor airspace restrictions and military exercises may affect routes over the Bay of Biscay, but overall disruption remains low.