Día de Andalucía2026 · Date · History · Messages
Junta de Andalucía; permanent regional holiday designation
About Día de Andalucía
Día de Andalucía is observed on 28 February across the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. The date is both a major civic commemoration and, under Andalusian law, a permanent non-working day for labour purposes.
The modern observance is tied to Andalusia’s autonomy process. The Junta de Andalucía explains that 28 February commemorates the 1980 autonomy referendum in which Andalusian voters backed the route toward full self-government.
Why Día de Andalucía matters
The day focuses on Andalusian identity, self-government, shared civic memory and the institutions created through the autonomy process. Official commemorations can include parliamentary events, flag ceremonies and regional honours.
It is useful to distinguish the historical referendum from the later legal holiday designation: the referendum occurred on 28 February 1980, while Decree 149/1982 made 28 February a permanent labour holiday in Andalusia.
History of Día de Andalucía
On 28 February 1980, Andalusia held the autonomy referendum that the regional government now identifies as the event commemorated by Día de Andalucía.
On 15 December 1982, the Andalusian Council of Government agreed to use its authority to make 28 February a permanent regional labour holiday. Decree 149/1982 was published in the Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía on 27 December 1982.
The permanent designation continues to be referenced in later Andalusian labour calendars and in the Junta’s current 28F commemorations.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Council of Government of the Junta de Andalucía
Decree 149/1982 states that the Council of Government agreed on 15 December 1982 to use its authority to declare 28 February a permanent regional labour holiday.
Junta de Andalucía
Decree 149/1982 of 15 December
Junta de Andalucía
The Junta maintains the current official 28F portal and coordinates institutional Día de Andalucía programming.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
3 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Andalusia Day
How to Observe Día de Andalucía
Learn about the 28 February 1980 autonomy referendum and how it fits into Spain’s transition to regional self-government.
Attend or follow official civic events, cultural programmes, flag ceremonies or regional-award presentations connected with 28F.
Explore Andalusian history, music, literature, art or local heritage through museums, libraries and reliable cultural institutions.
If you are checking work closures, verify the current annual labour calendar because substitute rest days can be handled separately when holidays fall on weekends.
Día de Andalucía Facts
Día de Andalucía is fixed on 28 February.
The date commemorates Andalusia’s autonomy referendum of 28 February 1980.
Decree 149/1982 made 28 February a permanent non-working day for labour purposes in Andalusia.
The decree was adopted on 15 December 1982 and published in the regional official gazette on 27 December 1982.
Current Junta de Andalucía 28F programming includes institutional and cultural commemorations.
Día de Andalucía Messages
Happy Día de Andalucía—wishing everyone celebrating a meaningful day of community, culture and shared history.
May this Día de Andalucía be a thoughtful celebration of identity, culture and the region’s democratic journey toward self-government.
Wishing Andalusians at home and abroad a proud and joyful 28 de Febrero.
Happy Día de Andalucía—may the day bring people together in appreciation of Andalusia’s past, present and future.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
BOJA — Decree 149/1982 (opens in a new tab)
Regional Official Gazette
Junta de Andalucía — 2026 labour calendar (opens in a new tab)
Junta de Andalucía — 28F Día de Andalucía 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Regional Government Current Commemoration
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Día de Andalucía?
28 February The documented recurrence rule is: 28 February.
Does Día de Andalucía fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Día de Andalucía an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Autonomous Community of Andalusia civic holiday. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Día de Andalucía?
The reviewed sources identify Junta de Andalucía as the proclaiming or establishing body. The proposer or originator is recorded separately as Council of Government of the Junta de Andalucía. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Junta de Andalucía.
Is Día de Andalucía international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Autonomous Community of Andalusia civic holiday. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-05.
When is Día de Andalucía?
It is observed on 28 February.
Why is Día de Andalucía on 28 February?
The Junta de Andalucía states that the date commemorates the autonomy referendum held on 28 February 1980.
Is Día de Andalucía a regional holiday?
Yes. Decree 149/1982 established 28 February as a permanent non-working day for labour purposes throughout Andalusia.
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