The National Day of Spain (Spanish: Fiesta Nacional de España ) is a national holiday held annually on October 12. It is also traditionally and commonly referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad ( Hispanicity , Spanishness Day [1] ), commemorating Spanish legacy worldwide, especially in Hispanic America . The National Day of Spain is the day of celebration on which the Spanish people commemorate the country's history, recognize and appreciate achievements, reconfirm their commitment to the nation's future. The day celebrates unity and fraternity, and also shows Spain's ties with the international community.Spanish law declares " The date chosen, October 12, symbolizes the historical anniversary on which Spain, about to conclude a process of State construction based on our cultural and political diversity, and the integration of the kingdoms of Spain into the same monarchy, begins a period of linguistic and cultural projec...