On July 25, it coincides with the holiday of the Apostle Santiago, the patron saint of Spain, Galicia and thousands of pilgrims, who end their path in the Santiago -de Cathedral. In 2025, when he fell on Friday, the National Bridge was automatically created for those regions that decided to celebrate this day as a holiday in the calendar. This year, on July 25, he will not work in Galicia, Madrid, Navarre and the Basque country, which notes the possibility for the precious summer bridge.
The Day of the Apostle Santiago was one of the right additional holidays, and the aforementioned communities decided to accept it. In the same way, in other regions, even if it is not a regional holiday, in some specific municipalities there may be a holiday by choosing this day as a holiday. For example, Girona, Santander, Veles -Malag or Cordoville will celebrate it at the local level.
The key is that on July 25 it is a mobile date in the national labor calendar, but each community decides whether to accept it or not by regional decree. Regions with a strong historical or religious connection with Santiago, like Galicia, prefer to include it. Others prefer to give value to other days, such as San Juan, engaged in their own tradition, social demand or festive logic.
Which is noted on July 25
On July 25, the holiday of the Apostle Santiago, one of the twelve students of Jesus and one of the most revered figures of Christianity in Spain, is noted. Also known as Santiago -El mayor, he was the first apostle suffering from martyr and, according to tradition, preached the Gospel in Ipania before dying in Jerusalem around 44 AD
According to legend, after his death, his remains were miraculously transferred to Galicia, where centuries later they were that now Santiago, de comprehensive. This conclusion gave rise to one of the greatest Christian pilgrimage routes in the world: Kamino de Santiago, who attracts thousands of people every year and ends in the cathedral in which his grave is located.
July 25 is also the day when Galicia celebrates her national day, which strengthens both religious and identity of the character of the date. In Santiago -de Compostel, liturgical and layered actions follow each other during the day, with the traditional proposal of the Apostle, responsible for the high power of the state, fireworks, concerts and various cultural manifestations that flood the city.
In the Spanish tradition, the Apostle Santiago was proclaimed by the patronage of the symbol of Spain and unity in the Middle Ages, when his figure was caused as a defender of the Christian kingdoms in defense. This historical dimension made its holiday, recognized in several autonomous communities not only from its religious weight, but also from its cultural significance and identity.
In addition to Galicia, his name gives local parties in many other Spanish and Latin American regions, where he also received tribute to July 25 with masses, processions and popular events.
Communities that enjoy the bridge on Friday, July 25
Autonomous, which were accepted on July 25 as a non -working holiday in 2025, creating a three -day bridge:
- Galicia: Galisians celebrate this with great solemnity as the national day of Galicia, coinciding with the Apostle Santiago. Friday will become a common party in all Galician cities, which will be decorated, full of institutional actions and led by many pilgrims, parading to Plaza, the Power Power.
- Madrid community: Madrid is recovering this year on July 25. This day will offer Madrid a well -deserved long weekend that will last until Sunday.
- Navarre: The community on July 25 is also included in the regional festive holiday, according to its work calendar of 2025. The local festival usually complements religious actions and traditions.
- Basque country: July 25 is considered a non -working day in the entire autonomous community. In addition to religious devotion, this day is also usually celebrated with verbenes.
Municipalities with local parties July 25
Although this is not a regional festive holiday, many municipalities support local traditions associated with the Apostle Santiago:
- Girona (Catalonia) celebrates this as Sant Zhauma.
- Santander (Cantabria) also recognized the date of the local holiday.
- IN Vélez -málaga (Malaga), in addition to July 25, as a local holiday holiday, the fair Santiago and Santa -deorre -Tod -Mar will take place from July 22 to July 27. During these days, Torre -Torre -Mar will offer premises and visitors to Flmenco Show and concerts. In addition, on July 26 (Santa-Ana Day), Lostorreno will be accompanied by Virgen del Carmen, the star of the seas, in the sea area declared by the provincial advice of Malaga.
- For your part, Cordovilia (Salamanca), will be expected at dawn from July 24 to 25, as every year with the symbolic round of the Apostle Santiago, one of the most picturesque and emotional local rituals.
Practical recommendations
The bridge must be taken into account planning the main services or public transport. Those who plan to move must be informed in advance in order to avoid logistics or administrative surprises. If you live or travel to any of the regions that enjoy July 25 as a holiday, we recommend:
- Plan housing and transportation in advance, given that reservations shoot in many communities, especially in Galicia and Madrid.
- Check the local agenda, since local holidays, such as Girona or Santanter, may have municipal restrictions.
- Take into account public services from the schedule of the library or offices to the public transport schedule, since they can be changed.
