Spanish general election, 29 November 2026 · Calendar
The dates that matter
Deadlines set by the call and by electoral law. The one people most often miss: a postal vote has to be requested in time.
- The convocation decree is published in the official gazette and takes effect.Past
- Window for parties to file their candidate lists with the provincial electoral boards.Next
- Election campaign: fifteen days, starting on day 38 after convocation.
- Last day to request a postal vote at a post office.
- No election polls may be published in the five days before the vote.
- Reflection day: no campaigning.
- Election day. Polling stations open 9:00 to 20:00.
Where the dates come from
Electoral law sets each deadline from the day of the call. The call date and gazette publication are in the source linked from the election's entry.
Source:Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General (texto consolidado)19 June 1985
Source:Real Decreto 806/2026, de 5 de octubre, de disolución del Congreso de los Diputados y del Senado y de convocatoria de elecciones (anuncio oficial)5 October 2026