Spanish holiday guide
Extremadura Day
Extremadura Day on 8 September is the community’s official holiday, tied to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
What it means
It celebrates Extremaduran identity through the popular and historical figure of the Virgin of Guadalupe and the autonomous community’s symbols.
Origin and history
After the 1983 Statute, Ley 4/1985 fixed 8 September as Día de Extremadura for its popular roots and cultural-historical weight.
How it is observed in Spain
Religious and civic acts at Guadalupe and across municipalities; regional public holiday.
Interesting facts
- Same day as the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- Established by Ley 4/1985 of the Assembly of Extremadura.
- First celebrated as the community day in 1985 at Guadalupe.
Public calendar
Check the 2026 dates
Holiday status depends on place. See the official calendar pages for the locations covered by this guide.