Camino Francés Events and Holiday Dates for 2027

The 2027 Holy Year will make the Camino Francés busier, especially in spring, July and September. These are the principal dates already fixed as of 11 October 2026. Detailed municipal programmes, concerts and temporary transport arrangements are normally published closer to each event.

Date	Place	What to expect
21–28 March	Entire route	Holy Week. Processions, altered opening hours and strong accommodation demand around the Easter weekend.
23 April	Castilla y León	Community holiday affecting Burgos, León and much of the central French Way. Some shops and public services close.
12 May	Santo Domingo de la Calzada	Feast of Santo Domingo, with traditions centred on the town and cathedral. Local programme to be confirmed.
17 May	Galicia	Galician Literature Day, a regional public holiday.
6–14 July	Pamplona	San Fermín. The bull runs take place from 7 to 14 July. Rooms and transport should be secured very early.
25 July	Santiago	Feast of Saint James and Galicia Day. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday during a Holy Year. Expect exceptional demand and security controls.
5 October	León	Feast of San Froilán. Traditional events often extend around the date; the 2027 programme is still to be published.
12 October	Spain	National Day, with holiday timetables and some closures.

Which dates need the earliest booking?

San Fermín changes Pamplona completely. A pilgrim passing through in early July competes for rooms with festival visitors. Santiago around 25 July will be equally difficult, and the pressure will extend to towns on the final 100 kilometres.

Holy Week falls early in 2027. Weather can still be cold and wet on high sections, while holiday demand rises at the same time. Check seasonal openings before planning Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and the Pyrenees in March.

For the wider Holy Year picture, read what will be different in Santiago during 2027 and why 2027 accommodation needs to be reserved earlier. This calendar will be updated as official town programmes are released.