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The building noise has gone! I couldn't believe it until I realised it's a bank holiday, fiercely observed by all workmen.

December 6th marks Día de la Constitución Española, or Spanish Constitution Day, a public holiday celebrated nationwide. It commemorates the pivotal day in 1978 when Spaniards voted in a referendum to approve the Spanish Constitution. An overwhelming 91.81% of the 17 million voters supported the document, which would go on to shape Spain’s democratic future.
The Spanish Constitution laid the foundation for key principles such as fundamental rights, public liberties, the separation of powers, and popular sovereignty. These elements have guided Spain’s political and social structure for over four decades.
Following 40 years of dictatorship, the Constitution facilitated Spain’s peaceful transition to democracy. It also addressed pressing historical issues, such as the role of the monarchy, the creation of the Autonomous Communities, and the separation of church and state. The Constitution is a product of consensus, with political forces coming together to negotiate over 3,100 amendments to ensure its broad acceptance.