The Day of the Institutions of Cantabria commemorates the 1778 Assembly in Puente San Miguel, which created the Province of Cantabria and gave the region its first institutional identity. Since the 1990s, it has been celebrated as a symbol of Cantabria's political and cultural unity.

When is Day of Cantabria Institutions?

The Day of Cantabria Institutions is celebrated every year on July 28.

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

The History of the Day of Cantabria Institutions?

In the 18th century, the valleys of Cantabria were loosely governed, with no unified structure. Each valley had its own councils and rules, making collective decisions difficult.

On July 28, 1778, representatives of several Cantabrian valleys met in Puente San Miguel (Reocín) and agreed to form the Province of Cantabria. This was the first formal unification of the Cantabrian valleys, giving the region a common institutional identity and greater political cohesion.

The agreement established a framework for shared governance, collective defense, and economic coordination among the valleys. It marked a turning point in Cantabria's self-identity, laying the foundation for its later recognition as a distinct historical and cultural region within Spain.

The Day of the Institutions of Cantabria was officially established in the 1990s by the Government of Cantabria.

The chosen date, July 28, commemorates the exact day in 1778 when the Province of Cantabria was created.