Spain's Constitution Day commemorates the 1978 referendum that approved the democratic Constitution, marking the country's peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy and laying the foundation for modern Spain.

When is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day in Spain is celebrated every year on December 6.

The following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Constitution Day?

Spain was under Francisco Franco's dictatorship (1939–1975), a regime marked by authoritarian rule and the suppression of political freedoms. After Franco's death in November 1975, King Juan Carlos I assumed the throne and initiated Spain's transition to democracy.

In 1977, Spain held its first democratic elections since the Civil War (1936–1939).

A Constitutional Committee of seven deputies, known as the Fathers of the Constitution, represented different political ideologies (from conservatives to communists) and worked together to draft a document that would unite the country. The draft aimed to guarantee democracy, reconcile divisions from the Civil War, and balance unity with regional autonomy.

On December 6, 1978, Spaniards voted in a national referendum to approve the new Constitution with 87.8% voted "Yes", and about 59% of the electorate participated, a strong show of support.

The Constitution was signed into law on December 27, 1978, and came into force on December 29, 1978.

To honor this pivotal moment, December 6 was declared Constitution Day. Since then, it has been observed annually as a national public holiday, reminding citizens of the importance of democracy and the rule of law.