Andalusia Day

When is it celebrated

Andalusia Day is commemorated every 28 February. It is a fixed date that remembers the referendum on the autonomous initiative held on 28 February 1980 in the eight Andalusian provinces. Some educational centres advance their activities to the previous last school day.

Is it a holiday or a working day?

It is a labour festival typical of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. Decree 149/1982 declared 28 February a permanent non-business day for work purposes throughout the entire Andalusian territory. The state list of public holidays for 2026 also includes it as a regional holiday; The possible effects of its coincidence with the weekly rest must be checked in the official calendar of each year.

Origin and geographical link

The commemoration is linked exclusively to Andalusia and its process of access to autonomy. Remember the consultation held in Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga and Seville through the means provided for in article 151 of the Constitution.

Regular events

The Regional Government of Andalusia celebrates institutional events and awards the titles of Favourite Son or Daughter and the Medals of Andalusia on the occasion of the 28F. In educational centres, the raising of the flag, the interpretation of the anthem, work on history and regional symbols, popular games and the Andalusian breakfast of bread with oil are frequent. Town councils and cultural entities can add concerts, exhibitions and their own activities.

Usual duration of events

The main events usually take place during one day, but the programming does not have a single duration. In schools it can take up part of the last school day before the holiday and be preceded by class work; Institutions and municipalities can distribute tributes and cultural activities in the days around 28 February.

Traditions and history

On 28 February 1980, the initiative was voted for Andalusia to access self-government through the procedure of article 151. Although the legal requirement was not initially met in Almería, the expressed will opened a political and legal process that allowed the province to be incorporated and culminated with the approval of the Statute of Autonomy in a referendum on 20 October 1981. Since 1982, 28 February has been a public holiday. permanent in Andalusia. The anthem, the white and green flag and the breakfast of bread and oil are a regular part of the contemporary commemoration.

Where is it celebrated

It is celebrated in the eight provinces of Andalusia, in institutional headquarters, town halls, educational centres, cultural spaces and squares. It can also be commemorated by Andalusian communities outside the region, although its status as an autonomous public holiday is limited to the territory of Andalusia.

Who participates

The Regional Government of Andalusia, the regional Parliament, local corporations and distinguished people at official events take part. Students, teachers, parents' associations and, frequently, city councils participate in educational celebrations; Open activities also invite cultural associations and citizens.