Holy Door 2027 and the jubilee indulgence
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To gain the Jubilee, the plenary indulgence of the Holy Year, in 2027 the Cathedral asks you to visit the Apostle’s tomb and say a prayer, go to confession (in the Cathedral or elsewhere, up to fifteen days before or after) and receive communion. You do not have to arrive on foot: the Jubilee and the Compostela are separate things.
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- Visit the Apostle’s tomb in the Cathedral and say a prayer. (Source: Santiago Cathedral, accessed 24/10/2026)
- Go to confession, in the Cathedral or elsewhere, up to fifteen days before or after the visit. (Source: Santiago Cathedral, accessed 24/10/2026)
- Receive communion. The indulgence can also be applied to the deceased. (Source: Santiago Cathedral, accessed 24/10/2026)
Jubilee and Compostela are not the same
You can gain the Jubilee arriving by any means, and you can receive the Compostela without gaining the Jubilee. (Source: Santiago Cathedral, accessed 24/10/2026)
Why 2027 is a Holy Year
It is a Compostela Holy Year when 25 July falls on a Sunday, as in 2027. (Source: Santiago Cathedral, accessed 24/10/2026)
Holy Door dates
Opening, closing and the year’s calendar are in our Holy Year 2027 guide.
Where to stay in the Holy Year
2027 will be busier: book a private room in Santiago months ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I need to do to gain the Jubilee?
Visit the Apostle’s tomb and pray, go to confession within fifteen days before or after, and receive communion.
Do I have to walk the Camino for the Jubilee?
No. You can arrive by any means. The 100 km on foot are for the Compostela.
Must confession be in the Cathedral?
Not necessarily: it can be in the Cathedral or elsewhere.
When does the Holy Door open?
The exact dates are in our Holy Year 2027 guide.
Schedules change: always check the current times on the official website linked.
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