FESTIVALS & FIESTAS ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO IN 2025.
Updated for 2025.
If, like us, you are starting to plan your vacations and adventures for next year, you may be busily plotting your Camino de Santiago route. If so, this post is here to arm you with vital knowledge about festivals happening in Spain and Portugal on the Camino de Santiago routes throughout 2025.
It may not surprise you to know that fiestas happen frequently throughout the year in Spain. These can be small local affairs, or like San Fermin in Pamplona can take over an entire city. Whatever the scale of the event, it’s pretty much a guarantee that the party will continue until the wee hours.
Depending on your disposition, these fiestas might be massive events that you don’t want to miss. Or, you might want to give them a wide berth – especially if you like your beauty sleep. Either way, it can be useful to be aware of these key dates – not least because accommodation during these times, particularly in large cities, can be difficult to come by if you don’t book in advance.
Public holidays in Spain and Portugal in 2025
It is useful to take note of public holidays when you walk the Camino de Santiago. On these dates (as well as on Sundays) it is likely that you will see reduced opening times for shops and sometimes restaurants.
From a cultural perspective, it can also be helpful to take note of these holidays. Not least because your wonderful albergue hosts will probably be working on these days!
Public Holidays in Spain
- 1 January 2025 (new years day
- 18 April 2025 (good Friday)
- 1 May 2025 (workers day)
- 15 August 2025 (Assumption of the Virgin Mary)
- 12 October 2025 (Spanish day)
- 1 November 2025 (All Saints Day)
- 6 December 2025 (Spanish constitution day)
- 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day)
Public Holidays in Portugal
- 1 January 2025 (New Years Day)
- 18 and 20 April 2025 (Easter)
- 25 April 2025 (Freedom Day)
- 1 May 2025 (Labour Day)
- 19 June 2025 (Corpus Christi)
- 10 June 2025 (Portugal Day)
- 15 August 2025 (Assumption Day)
- 5 October 2025 (Republic Day)
- 1 November 2025 (All Saints Day)
- 1 December 2025 (Restoration of Independence)
- 8 December 2025 (Immaculate conception)
- 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day)
Festivals on the Camino in April 2025
Here are some festivals & fiestas on the Camino in April 2025.
The town of Arcade is on the Camino Portuguese route, close to Pontevedra. In 2025 the famous Oyster Festival takes place on April and offers a chance to taste these seafood delicacies. Exact dates have not yet been announced, but check back soon.
As noted above, Dia de Liberdade (Freedom Day) is a public holiday in Portugal on 25 April 2025. Look out for fun events and fireworks in Porto and along the Portuguese Way.
Festivals on the Camino in May 2025
Here are some fiestas and festivals on the Camino in 2025.
On the 1st May, you’ll find many May day celebrations as this is a public holiday in Spain. Look out for the festival in Pontevedra if you are walking the Portuguese route. This festival is thought to mark the start of the good weather – hopefully a good omen for your Camino!
Towards the end of May you’ll find “Festas de Ascension” in Santiago de Compostela. Look out for stalls selling octopus, theatre shows and plenty more celebrations. The exact date is yet to be announced, but it is expected to take place from around 30 May.
Festivals on the Camino in June 2025
Here are some fiestas and festivals on the Camino in June 2025.
The city of Logroño on the Camino Frances, has an annual celebration dedicated to it’s patron saint. Dates for next year are yet to be confirmed, in 2024 it was held between 08 and 12 June. Look out for information on the “Fiestas de San Bernabe.”
In Lisbon, the celebration of Saint Antony takes place in June. Next year it will be on 13 June. There are celebrations in the city throughout the week. Look out for live music, food stalls and all sorts of fun!
On 23 June, “St John’s Eve” is celebrated in Galicia. This is a mid-summer style celebration. You can find parties happening in Finisterre, A Coruna and a spectacular one in Santiago de Compostela (a good day to arrive!)
In Porto on the Camino Portuguese, a mid-summer festival is held towards the end of June (next year 23 and 24.) The streets will come alive with partying, dance and food.
Festivals on the Camino in July 2025
July is a big month for festivals – here are some that are happening in July 2025 on the Camino routes.
San Fermin – a large celebration in Pamplona that will include the famous running of the bulls events. Next year it takes place from 6 to 14 July. Look out for this on the French route.
Book your accommodation early if you plan to walk through Pamplona during this time!
Bilbao Music Festival takes place in July on the Camino del Norte. Specifically the 10/11/12 July. Now, this is not one for the faint hearted! This is a full on music festival – you may need a few rest days. Next years line up is yet to be announced, last years included Arcade Fire and Massive Attack. Tickets can be bought here.
St James Day is on the 25 July. This is a spectacular celebration in Santiago de Compostela as it celebrates “st James” the apostle of the Camino. Fireworks will be held in the city as well as processions. This is the biggest day in the Camino calendar!
Santiago firework display – marking the end of the Apostle Festival, there will be another large firework display in Santiago de Compostela on 31 July 2025.
In addition, you’ll also find many fiestas along each of the Camino route as the towns and villages throughout Spain celebrate the summer!
Festivals on the Camino in August 2025
Here are some fiestas and festivals on the Camino in August 2025.
Padron Pepper Celebration – who doesn’t love Padron peppers? This takes place on the 1st Sunday of August – next year, 3 August.. Find it in Padron on the Portuguese Way.
Semana Grande (Big week) festivals take place all along the Camino del Norte in August. Look out for events in Gijon, Bilbao and San Sebastian. Dates to be announced.
Towards the end of August, you will find San Roque festivals in Galicia. A big one is held in Melide (towards the end of the Camino Frances). Ribadeo on the Camino del Norte, also has a big celebration at this time.
On the 15th August, you can find the Fiesta del Veraneante in Sahagun. This is the half way point of the Camino Frances. Giving you double the reasons to celebrate!
Festivals on the Camino in September 2025
Between the 20 and 26 September 2024, the Rioja Wine Harvest Festival will take place in city of Logroño. Find this on the Camino Frances route. Look out for parades, music and food. And of course, wine! Aside from the wine festival, this is a great time to walk the Camino Frances as temperatures are a little cooler!
We will keep this list updated as more events get announced!
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