National Holiday - 12th October

[ElliotfromAus]

Hello everyone,

I am looking to finish my walk on the 11th or 12th October in Santiago.

Wondering if anyone has any experience with national public holidays in Spain?

What is and is not open on a national public holiday?

Can you travel on buses or trains on a public holiday?

Happy to hear thoughts if there is anything else that I should be aware of...

Regards,

Elliot.

 

[Mike Savage]

I was in Muxia for National Day a few years ago and most places were closed. The local bar was open but they had no deliveries so they ran out of many types of food. I don't know what happens in the larger towns.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Regional buses typically go on the weekend or Sunday schedule. If you look at schedules it will say Domingos & Festivos. Nationwide public transport normally rins as usual, but to be sure, tey to book something online for those days and see what pops up.

 

[HedaP]

Bars and restaurants are generally open unless the owner wants to join in the celebrations. The Spanish have their priorities right! Pharmacies, supermarkets and other shops probably not or at least not in the afternoon. But the good news is if the national public holiday is for a holy day the botafumerio will swing. Well worth doing without shopping!

 

[camino-david]

Hispanic Day is on Thursday 19th October and is a national holiday