Financial Education Day is an initiative under the Financial Education Plan,
which is jointly coordinated by the Banco de España.
Financial Education Day aims to raise public awareness about the importance of developing the skills needed to manage personal finances in a responsible and sustainable way.
It is held on the first Monday of October, with the inaugural edition taking place in 2015.
Financial Education Day is an initiative backed by the Banco de España, the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business as joint coordinators of the Financial Education Plan.
Past editions
Financial Education Day 2026 took place on Monday 5 October.
The slogan chosen for this year's edition was “Ahorra. Invierte. Avanza”.
With this message, the aim was to highlight the contribution of financial education to the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that help improve the well-being of families.
The main event was held at the Madrid Stock Exchange Palace.
The 2025 Financial Education Day took place on Monday 6 October.
The chosen slogan for this edition was “Infórmate. Planifica. Decide”.
The 2025 edition focused on the importance of acquiring proper education and information to make the best financial decisions at every stage of life and to build a stable and secure economic future.
The main event took place at the CNMV headquarters in Barcelona.
In 2024, Financial Education Day was held on Monday 7 October.
Under the theme “Finanzas digitales: aprende, innova, Avanza”, the 2024 edition was aimed mainly at young people and focused on managing personal finances in an increasingly digital world.
Across Spain, numerous workshops, conferences and competitions were organised around the event, with particular emphasis on digital security and the risks associated with new technologies.
The main event was held at the Banco de España’s headquarters in Madrid.
