🐚 St James's Day, Santiago Holy Year

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Jul 24 – 25, 2027

When St James's Day (July 25) falls on a Sunday it's a Holy Year—2027 is one. The cathedral at the end of the Camino swings its giant botafumeiro, with fireworks on the eve.

Good to know

• Holy Years bring far more pilgrims—book albergues and hotels early.
• The fireworks and projections on the cathedral square on the night of July 24 are the highlight.