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2027 Holy Year Specials

A Holy Year (also known as Año Santo Compostelano, or Xacobeo) only happens when July 25th, the Feast of St James, falls on a Sunday. There is no fixed pattern. It can be 5 years, 6 years, or 11 years between one and the next. In 2027, it happens. The Puerta Santa opens. And the Camino becomes something truly extraordinary.

The last Holy Year was 2021. The next won’t come until 2032. If walking the Camino has ever crossed your mind, 2027 is the year to stop thinking and start walking.

Read our full Holy Year Guide
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Holy door opens

31 Dec 2026

Previous Holy Year

2021

Feast of St James

25 Jul 2027

Next Holy Year

2032

Ready to go? We’ve organised our 2027 Holy Year packages into two sections. First up, our full route packages — start from the beginning of your chosen Camino and walk the whole way to Santiago. Further down, you’ll find our last 100 km packages — the perfect option if time is short, but the Camino is calling.

Both qualify for your Compostela and the Holy Door.

Prefer to travel with a group and a guide? Explore our 2027 Guided Group Tours.

Holy Years fill up fast. 2027 will be one of the busiest years on the Camino in recent memory. Accommodation books out months ahead, and so do our packages. Book early to secure your dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a Holy Year different from any other year on the Camino?
The Puerta Santa (the Holy Door of Santiago Cathedral) only opens during Jubilee Years. Pilgrims who walk through it after completing their Camino receive a plenary indulgence, a Catholic tradition over a thousand years old. Beyond the spiritual significance, Holy Years attract far more pilgrims than usual, creating an extraordinary shared energy on the trail.
When does the Holy Year 2027 start and end?
The Holy Year 2027 officially begins on 31 December 2026, when the Holy Door of Santiago Cathedral is opened, and runs until it closes at the end of December 2027. You can walk the Camino and pass through the Holy Door at any point during that period.
When is the next Holy Year after 2027?
After 2027, the next Holy Year on the Camino de Santiago is 2032. Holy Years follow a repeating cycle of 6, 5, 6 and 11 years, so the gap between them varies. The previous Holy Year was 2021, which was extended into 2022.
What is the Holy Door (Puerta Santa) in Santiago?
The Holy Door is a door on the east side of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, facing Praza da Quintana. It is sealed for most of the time and only opened during a Holy Year. Walking through it is one of the most meaningful moments for pilgrims arriving in Santiago in 2027.
Do I need to walk the whole Camino to go through the Holy Door?
No. Anyone can pass through the Holy Door during the Holy Year, whether or not they have walked. However, many pilgrims choose to arrive on foot, and walking at least the last 100 km also qualifies you for the Compostela certificate.
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