Spain country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Spain
Theme National Day 2026
Spain is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Madrid, the national observance is National Day on 12 October, and the national colours are red and gold. Spain's National Day is 12 October, linked to 1492. It is the Fiesta Nacional, not an independence day.
Capital and region (JA)
Madrid is the capital. Spain sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Madrid clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Monday, 12 October 2026. Spain's National Day is 12 October, linked to 1492. It is the Fiesta Nacional, not an independence day. Locally it is called Fiesta Nacional. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital is Madrid.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Monday, 12 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Spain's National Day is 12 October, linked to 1492. It is the Fiesta Nacional, not an independence day.
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