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Spain's National Day falls on 12th October, with official events and celebrations across the country.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Spain's National Day
The date is a national public holiday, though regional and local holiday calendars include many other dates.
About Spain's National Day in Spain
The Fiesta Nacional de Espana recalls the arrival of Columbus in the Americas on 12 October 1492, and the date is commonly called Dia de la Hispanidad. It coincides with the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar, patron of the Guardia Civil, which is celebrated with major festivities in Zaragoza. In Madrid, the King presides over a military parade and a flypast.
When is Spain's National Day in Spain?
Spain's National Day is fixed on 12 October every year, and it is not routinely moved to a Monday, so a weekend date simply means no weekday off.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Monday 12 October 2026 | Tuesday 12 October 2027 | Thursday 12 October 2028 |
Planning around Spain's National Day
Roads around Madrid's Paseo de la Castellana close for the parade, so use public transport, and book early if visiting Zaragoza for the Pilar festivities. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Spain's National Day questions
How many days until Spain's National Day in Spain?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Spain's National Day in Spain, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Spain's National Day in 2027 in Spain?
Spain's National Day falls on Tuesday 12 October 2027 in Spain.
Why is 12 October also called Dia de la Hispanidad?
The name refers to the shared cultural and linguistic heritage of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. Over time the national holiday has been known by that title as well as Fiesta Nacional de Espana.