When is Constitution Day 2017?

Constitution Day 2017 started on Wednesday 6th Dec, 2017 (06/12/2017) 2576 days ago

What is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day

The Spanish Constitution Day is a national public holiday that falls annually on the 6th of December; marking the referendum that transitioned Spain to become a democracy on the same day in 1978.

On the days leading to Constitution Day, children are usually educated on the history, politics, and constitution of Spain. The parliamentary buildings in Madrid are usually open for the populace for a few days, where students and the general public are invited to read the constitution in the Lower House.

On the day itself, the general population takes the day off, and most organizations, businesses, and stores are closed, except for some bakeries and grocery stores. Whereas public transports are usually running –except in rural areas, where it is provisory– though to a reduced timetable.

The celebrations of Constitution Day are rather quiet, where the majority of people prefer either spending the day with family, relatives, and friends; or in serenity. Official ceremonies could cause traffic jams in Madrid, however.

If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the authorities usually push it to a different day. In case of falling on a working day two days prior to, or subsequent to, a weekend holiday, many businesses and organizations usually take the in-between day off, as well.

Dates for Constitution Day from 2015 to 2030

The next occurrence of Constitution Day is marked in red

When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Constitution Day 2030FridayDec 6th in 2171 days
Constitution Day 2029ThursdayDec 6th in 1806 days
Constitution Day 2028WednesdayDec 6th in 1441 days
Constitution Day 2027MondayDec 6th in 1075 days
Constitution Day 2026SundayDec 6th in 710 days
Constitution Day 2025SaturdayDec 6th in 345 days
Constitution Day 2024FridayDec 6th 19 days ago
Constitution Day 2023WednesdayDec 6th 385 days ago
Constitution Day 2022TuesdayDec 6th 750 days ago
Constitution Day 2021MondayDec 6th 1115 days ago
Constitution Day 2020SundayDec 6th 1480 days ago
Constitution Day 2019FridayDec 6th 1846 days ago
Constitution Day 2018ThursdayDec 6th 2211 days ago
Constitution Day 2017WednesdayDec 6th 2576 days ago
Constitution Day 2016TuesdayDec 6th 2941 days ago
Constitution Day 2015SundayDec 6th 3307 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateDec 6, 2017
When? Ended 2576 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Spain Holidays

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