San Fermín 2028
July 6 to 14, 2028. The fiesta dates never move, so the calendar below is already fixed. Bookings for our 2028 route walks are open now.
Going this July? Our 2027 walks are open now: book San Fermín 2027 here.
Last updated November 2, 2026.
San Fermín 2028, Day by Day
San Fermín runs July 6 to 14 every year. The chupinazo rocket opens the fiesta at noon on the 6th, the first encierro runs on the morning of the 7th, and the eighth and last runs on the 14th. Here is how 2028 falls on the week.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| Thu July 6 | Chupinazo, noon |
| Fri July 7 | 1st encierro + procession |
| Sat July 8 | 2nd encierro |
| Sun July 9 | 3rd encierro |
| Mon July 10 | 4th encierro |
| Tue July 11 | 5th encierro |
| Wed July 12 | 6th encierro |
| Thu July 13 | 7th encierro |
| Fri July 14 | 8th encierro + Pobre de Mí |
Our 2028 Route Walks
We walk the route the evening before each run, so you see the streets the way you will meet them in the morning. These are the 2028 departures, open for booking now.
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| Wed July 5 | 7 PM route walk |
| Thu July 6 | 7 PM route walk |
| Fri July 7 | 5:30 AM premium encierro morning, and 6 PM route walk |
| Sat July 8 | 6 PM route walk |
| Sun July 9 | 6 PM route walk |
| Mon July 10 | 6 PM route walk |
| Tue July 11 | 6 PM route walk |
| Wed July 12 | 6 PM route walk |
| Thu July 13 | 6 PM route walk |
Each walk takes about an hour. Private group walks are available too. In the booking calendar, move forward to July 2028. Booking ahead locks in today's price, and you get a full refund if you cancel at least 1 day before your walk.
Reading the calendarHow 2028 Falls on the Week
Our early read, based on the pattern we see every year.
The first weekend lands on July 8 and 9, right on top of the opening days. The 6th, 7th and 8th are the most crowded days of every fiesta, whatever the weekday, so in 2028 the weekend stacks onto the busiest stretch.
The 14th falls on a Friday, not a weekend. If you want a less crowded street, the middle runs, Monday July 10 to Thursday July 13, fall on weekdays.
More on why the weekday matters: the best time to visit San Fermín.
Still to comeWhat Is Not Set Yet
The dates are fixed. The detail is not. These are announced closer to the fiesta, and we add them here as they are confirmed.
- The eight ganaderías (bull ranches), usually announced in November of the year before.
- The Bando de San Fermín, the city's rules for the fiesta, including access times to the route.
- Who lights the chupinazo from the town hall balcony.
- Any works or changes around the route.
What Changed, and When
- October 28, 2026: page opened, and bookings for our 2028 route walks opened.
- November 2, 2026: added a pointer to 2027 bookings and the refund terms for booking ahead.
Other years: San Fermín 2027 · San Fermín 2029 · San Fermín 2030 · San Fermín by Year