The City Council of Cartagena has announced that weekly markets will be permitted to operate on all major public holidays in twenty twenty-five. This decision responds to requests made by both individual vendors and the Association of Sellers of Squares and Markets of Cartagena. In Spain, it is often customary for street markets to be cancelled on public holidays, but Cartagena has opted to allow these markets to continue as a means of supporting local commerce.

The markets that will go ahead include those in Urbanización Mediterráneo, Pozo Estrecho, and Llano del Beal among others. Specific dates for the markets include Friday, April eleventh (Friday of Sorrows), Thursday, April seventeenth (Maundy Thursday), and Friday, April eighteenth (Good Friday). In addition, markets will also be held on Thursday, May first (May Day), Friday, August fifteenth (Feast of the Assumption), and Friday, September twenty-sixth (Carthaginians and Romans Fiesta).

The City Council’s decision aims to promote the continuity of commercial activities that are vital for local economies, particularly in areas where street markets have become an important socio-economic element. Allowing markets to operate on public holidays is expected to facilitate the supply of goods to the public on these significant days.

This move reflects the city’s commitment to supporting local businesses and ensuring that residents and visitors alike can enjoy market offerings throughout the year, even on festive occasions.