Spain in Sep - Catalonia National Day weekend; itinerary help requested

The "Diada" or Catalonia´s National Day is on Sept 11, as you well say, but I see no reason why places should be closed on 12 or all weekend, that would be something quite ilogical. I´d say that it´s just the opposite.

I'm sorry I can't help with the question, but I will say that in all my years here on the Forums and their predecessors the Helpline and Graffiti Wall I think this is the first time a new contributor - welcome to the Forums, 55birding_coupon, has called themselves after a coupon....

Thanks Mikel, for taking time to reply and for your inputs! Ok, so maybe we can consider spending first few days in Barcelona too…

Hi Nigel, used the Hide my email feature on my phone and this was the email add it came up with :D

As Mikel said... 12th is a regular Saturday, business-as-usual. Also, while indeed is a national holiday in Catalonia, on the 11th there are still plenty of things to do in Barcelona.

About Sep 11th...this is an old post of mine here, there are "variations" every year but the essence remains: https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/spain/infox-attention-for-those-in-barcelona-tomorrow-sept-11th

I’ve been in Barcelona more than once on September 11 and had no issues with things being closed. I found it rather interesting to be there for the celebration.

Thanks so much, Enric, for sharing the rich history and resources!

And to Buffalo too, thanks for the reassurance!

I was also once in Barcelona on a Sept. 11. The march routes and related activities were in well publicized locations. I was interested in seeing the celebrations/commemorations but could have easily planned to avoid. As others mention, it did not lead to places tourists go being closed and did not carry though to the next day.