The Día de Andalucía is a holiday celebrated in southern Spain. You will find many local events to keep you entertained and quite often there will be free access to some of the cultural sites. Check with the tourist information for details.
Remember it is a regional holiday, so most stores will be closed.
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What is Día de Andalucía?
The Día de Andalucía is celebrated on February 28 because on this day in 1980 there was a referendum. This is the day the Andalusian electorate voted and made Andalucia an autonomous community of Spain. This afforded them full powers and their own government.
This is a day when the flag of Andalucía is flown high in town and sometimes from homes and balconies. Read more about the flag.
When is Día de Andalucía?
February 28th Ceremony
Map of Andalucía
Andalucía consists of the provinces of Almería, Cádiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Malaga, & Seville.
Celebrations on Día de Andalucía?
There are celebrations in each province and just about every town, big and small. Many cultural events take place and often, historical sites may be open to the public for free. In Malaga it is a “white week”, so school is out all week. In Costa Tropical, it is a holiday on the day. Most of the main stores, shops, and businesses will be closed, excluding restaurants.
Almuñécar Program 2026
Photo from the town cultural agenda
Thursday, February 28th Formalities
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼 (In front of the Municipal Market)
This Saturday, February 28th, we celebrate Andalusia Day as it deserves: with pride, with roots… and with a step towards the future that our city has been waiting for for a long time.
- 11:00 Parade of the 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝘂́𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝘂𝗻̃𝗲́𝗰𝗮𝗿
departing from the Municipal School of Music, making their way to Plaza del Mercado - 12:00 Raising of the flag of Andalusia with hymns.
Institutional Act of Homage to the Flag of Andalusia, with the Anthem of Andalusia, and the participation of Araceli Valero Cara.
On that day, we will recognize two local musical groups for their career and their cultural and religious contributions:
Musical Agruption Ntra. Sra. de la Encarnación
Band of Cornets and Drums Intro. Father Jesus of the Sentince.
- 13:00 Official Inauguration of the Municipal Market
We will unveil the plaque and hold an “open house”, so that residents and visitors can see the new building inside after the complete renovation. - 13:00 to 14:00 Open House & Piano Concert
Enjoy a concert by pianist Patricia López Valejo while you browse the stalls and sample local products. Culture, commerce, and gastronomy all in one place.
- 14:00 Concert 𝗟𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻
Festival with the orchestra 𝗟𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 and bar with traditional food organized by the 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶́𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘀.
Some cultural attractions are free or have guided visits as well. As soon as the detailed program is released, we will inform you here.
