Constitution Day

Make it longer

Sat 4 Dec – Mon 6 Dec is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Take Tuesday 7 December off and get 5 days in a row (Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec).

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Where to go for Constitution Day

Constitution Day on 6 December and the Immaculate Conception on 8 December fall two days apart, and in many years they combine into an extended break known as the December bridge (puente), an early start to the Christmas season.

Budget-friendly

• Burgos · Castilla y León

  The Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands at the heart of the old town, and the Museum of Human Evolution explains the nearby Atapuerca sites. Hearty food such as morcilla de Burgos and roast lamb suits the cold Castilian winter.

  Typically around 6 December: high 9°C (47°F), low 1°C (34°F), rain on 41% of days.

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• Cádiz · Andalucía

  Almost surrounded by the sea, the old town has mild winter weather for walks along the sea walls and La Caleta beach. The Central Market and tapas bars serve fried fish (pescaíto frito) and other Atlantic seafood.

  Typically around 6 December: high 18°C (64°F), low 12°C (54°F), rain on 23% of days.

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Mid-range

• Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid

  Christmas lights go up across the centre, and the traditional Christmas market on the Plaza Mayor sells nativity figures and decorations. Museums, theatres and hot chocolate with churros suit the cooler weather.

  Typically around 6 December: high 12°C (53°F), low 2°C (35°F), rain on 29% of days.

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Splurge

• Barcelona · Cataluña

  The Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas market sets up beside the cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, a walk from Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló. Mild winter days suit seafront walks and meals of Catalan cooking.

  Typically around 6 December: high 14°C (57°F), low 6°C (42°F), rain on 14% of days.

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• Santa Cruz de Tenerife

  For winter sun, Tenerife offers mild temperatures, the volcanic landscape of Teide National Park and the laurel forests of the Anaga mountains close to the city. Local food includes papas arrugadas with mojo sauce.

  Typically around 6 December: high 21°C (69°F), low 18°C (65°F), rain on 23% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.