Spain National Day - Main Page

Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain, via Wikimedia Commons

Spain holds it National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) each year on October 12 and commemorates the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492. 

The celebration was made official in 1918 by King Alfonso XIII and originally honored Spain's global influence. The holiday was originally called Día de la Hispanidad (Spanishness Day).

The current National Day of Spain was put into law in 1987 (Law 18/1987, of October 7).

• Official Website

Typical Schedule

• 11 AM
• Military parade at Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo with tribute to the flag
• ? PM
• Reception at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Live Stream

You can watch the parade on:

• Ministerio de Defensa's youtube

Dress Code

Military Uniform or Day Dress (no hats required).

Attendance

• 2005-Present