Andalusia Day is a public holiday in Spain observed on February 28 each year to commemorate the referendum on the Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia. This referendum allowed Andalusia to become an autonomous community within Spain. The day is marked by the closure of schools, businesses, and government offices, and citizens often celebrate with family and friends. Traditional customs include organizing private parties with music, dancing, and food, as well as communal meals in some municipalities. Many people decorate their balconies with the Andalusian flag, and schools engage students in activities related to the holiday, such as coloring pictures of regional symbols and singing the "Himno de Andalucía." In some areas, the Friday before Andalusia Day is celebrated with a traditional breakfast called "desayuno andaluz."