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Sant Jordi 2025 Celebrates Cultural and Ecological Renewal in Catalonia

With record-breaking stalls, sunny weather, and rebounding water reserves, this year’s festival marks a turning point after years of drought and pandemic constraints.

Superilla literaria en Paseo de Gràcia por Sant Jordi
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Celebración de la Diada de Sant Jordi en el paseo de Gràcia de Barcelona
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Overview

  • Catalonia’s reservoirs have risen from 18% capacity in April 2024 to over 65% in April 2025, alleviating years of drought conditions and enabling a shift from water restrictions to pre-alert status.
  • Nearly 400 street stalls for roses and books have been set up, doubling the number from 2019 and reflecting the largest festival infrastructure in recent years.
  • Florists project the sale of around seven million roses, surpassing last year’s totals and marking a return to pre-pandemic demand levels.
  • Meteocat forecasts clear, sunny skies across Catalonia, ensuring favorable conditions for high turnout and increased sales during the festival.
  • Transport and security have been enhanced, including a 10% increase in metro frequency, road closures for pedestrian zones, and reinforced police presence in central festival areas.