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Marriage Equality, Spain (3 July 2005)
Spain's law opening marriage to same-sex couples came into force on 3 July 2005, with the right to adopt.
When is Marriage Equality, Spain (3 July 2005) in 2027?
Marriage Equality, Spain (3 July 2005) 2027 is on Saturday, 3 July 2027. Other years: 2026, Friday, 3 July 2026; 2028, Monday, 3 July 2028.
About Marriage Equality, Spain (3 July 2005)
The Spanish law, passed by the government of Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, was published and came into force on 3 July 2005, making Spain the third country to allow same-sex marriage. It was opposed by the Catholic hierarchy and by the Popular Party, which challenged it in court; the Constitutional Court upheld it in 2012. Madrid Pride each July became one of the largest in Europe. Spain also has a law that allows people to marry in registry offices and churches.
Marriage Equality, Spain (3 July 2005) dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Marriage Equality, Spain (3 July 2005) date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 3 July 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday, 3 July 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, 3 July 2028 |
What is served
- cake
- cava
Wedding customs of Marriage Equality, Spain (3 July 2005)
Also part of it, and being written: Madrid Pride (The parade each summer.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Same-sex marriage in Spain" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Same-sex marriage in Spain: FELGTB Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Trans y Bisexuales, CC BY-SA 2.0, source