Constitution Day in Spain

December 6 · Level 6 · #1063 of 2238

Constitution Day marks the adoption of Spain's fundamental law, which anchored democracy and a parliamentary monarchy after the Franco dictatorship. It is a public holiday.

How it is celebrated: there are official ceremonies, the Congress of Deputies usually opens its doors to visitors, and many Spaniards enjoy a long weekend. Since 8 December is also a holiday, the days around it are known as the Constitution bridge.

The constitution was approved in a referendum on 6 December 1978, with about 88 percent voting in favour. King Juan Carlos I gave it his assent later that December.

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