Page "Bombing of Guernica" Paragraph 7

There is still historical debate over whether a market was being held that particular Monday: the Basque government had, prior to the bombing, ordered a general halt to markets to prevent blockage of roads, and restricted large meetings.

There is common doubt, however, that the directive had been received by all areas, including Guernica, at the time of the raid.

It is accepted by most historians that Monday "... would have been a market day ".