The new edition of this initiative is now open celebrating the Erasmus+ Programme and European mobility and OLS is here to let you know everything these days are about and all the events you can take part in both in Portugal and around the world. A chance for past present and future Erasmus+ participants to meet share and celebrate!
Erasmus+ Days are a European celebration of international mobility and intercultural exchange giving you the opportunity to discover projects in your country and beyond.
OLS is also proud to be part of this unique initiative so keep reading the blog to find out why!
Source: European Commission
What are #ErasmusDays?
The #ErasmusDays are a six-day international celebration of the Erasmus+ programme. Every year, people all over the world come together to organise or join events that highlight the projects and opportunities made possible by Erasmus+. It's a great chance for students, teachers, trainees, professionals and really anyone interested to share their experiences and show the many benefits of being part of this programme.
In 2025, the 9th edition of the #ErasmusDays will take place from 13th to 18th October.
The #ErasmusDays started in 2017, launched by the French Erasmus+ National Agency, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Erasmus programme. The first edition included events in 11 countries, with around 650 activities. In 2018, participation grew quickly, with events happening in 39 countries and more than 1,400 activities. By 2019, there were almost 4,000 events across 53 countries. And in 2024, we saw the biggest numbers yet: 10,112 events in 60 countries!
This year, we hope even more people get involved and join these exciting days full of culture, learning, fun and you can be part of it too!
Looking for all the events in 2025?
The official #ErasmusDays website has a dedicated and easy-to-use section where you can explore all the events taking place. You can filter by country, city, type of event, add any relevant tags, and even choose the dates, making it easy to plan ahead and take part in as many events as possible. I can already tell you that Portugal has around 100 events this year, happening between 13 and 18 October. That’s plenty of opportunities to discover more about the Erasmus+ programme and meet new people. Ready to explore? Click the link and see what’s happening near you: Discover All Events!
Source: European Commission
This year the focus of #ErasmusDays 2025 is on the values of the European Union with the theme “Live our values inspire our future”. The six values of the EU are the expression of a common ideal based on: respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law and human rights. These values are shared by all EU countries and support a society based on inclusion tolerance justice solidarity and non-discrimination.
Before we move on to the final part of this blog post, take a quick look at how the #ErasmusDays 2023 went in this short video, I’m sure it will inspire you to join this year!
Have you heard about the #ErasmusDays Challenge?
This challenge aims to promote and create a buzz around your experiences and projects with Erasmus+. It also offers an opportunity to share your creativity and enthusiasm. This challenge is open to everyone and is therefore completely free in its format and content. The only obligation is to use the common hashtag – #ErasmusDaysChallenge. Everyone is encouraged to unleash their creativity and then simply sign their post with the hashtag #ErasmusDaysChallenge. Take part and share your experience. Find out more about how to get involved on the official website: #ErasmusDays Challenge!
Did you know that OLS also has its own contest for #ErasmusDays 2025? Join our Mini-Contest and get a chance to win a one-on-one speaking session to practise your Portuguese. All you have to do is share your Erasmus+ Theme Song. Find out more in our discussion topic: OLS Mini Contest: Erasmus+ Theme Song! ♫
I hope this blog post has helped you understand a bit more about the #ErasmusDays and convinced you to take part in the events. I took part myself when I was an international student and it was a great way to learn about all the opportunities the Erasmus+ programme offers and to meet new people! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. And last but not least, Happy Erasmus Days! Let’s keep making the Erasmus+ programme grow and make the most of this amazing project.
See you soon!
Juliane, OLS Community Manager - Portuguese