An illuminating bag with one or more illuminating elements on the interior and exterior of the body of the bag, for providing visibility inside and outside of the bag, comprising a body, one or more handles, and one or more fastening elements, wherein the body can be made of one or more panels positioned around the base, and can be operated in an open and a closed configuration, the fastening elements function as an automatic switch to operate the illuminating elements on the interior of the bag. The handles further include a multifunctional switch to operate the illuminating elements on the exterior of the bag, in different directions.