Statute of Autonomy Day is observed in the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla every March 13. This official holiday commemorates the approval of the Statute of Autonomy of Melilla in 1995, which granted the city a degree of self-governance. Melilla, along with Ceuta, holds a unique status as a Spanish enclave in northern Africa, with a significant Muslim population. The city's history dates back to its founding by Phoenicians and includes periods of rule by various Islamic dynasties before being conquered by Spain in 1497. The day serves to celebrate Melilla's autonomy and its identity, marking one of the two regional public holidays in the city, alongside Melilla Day on September 17.