Public holiday in Spain
Andalucía Day in Spain
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Regional public holiday
Observed in Andalusia
Andalucía Day is a public holiday in the Spanish region of Andalusia, observed on 28 February. It marks the day the region voted for autonomy in 1980 and is one of the main civic dates in Andalusian public life.
About Andalucía Day in Spain
In Andalusia, Andalucía Day is the annual regional holiday used to recognise the community’s autonomy within Spain and to highlight Andalusian identity in a civic, non-religious way. It is observed only in Andalusia, not across the whole country, and can affect the rhythm of the day in public institutions, schools and local events. The date also sits close to the end of February school and work calendar in the region, so it is often the main public date associated with Andalusia in the year.
History
The holiday commemorates the referendum held on 28 February 1980, when Andalusians voted on the path to autonomy under Spain’s post-Franco constitutional system. The date later became the official day of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia and is now linked to the region’s statute-based self-government.
Traditions
A common symbol of the day is the green-and-white Andalusian flag, which appears in civic ceremonies and local decorations. In many places the regional anthem is played or sung at official events, and the date is used to emphasize Andalusian symbols, institutions and cultural identity.
How Andalucía Day is celebrated in Spain
Public authorities in Andalusia commonly mark the day with institutional acts, flag-raising and speeches. Town halls, schools and cultural venues may organise concerts, exhibitions, awards or local ceremonies, while some municipalities hold smaller community events focused on regional heritage.
Interesting facts
The holiday is sometimes called the Dia de Andalucía in Spanish. Its date is fixed on 28 February rather than moving to the nearest weekday. It is one of the few Spanish public holidays that is specific to a single autonomous community rather than the whole country.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 Feb 2026 | — | Andalusia |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.