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18
Mar 2026
Semana Santa 2026 in Andalusia
From 29 March to 5 April, Andalusia will once again be immersed in the traditions of Semana Santa. During this special week, impressive processions, music and centuries-old customs fill the streets of towns and cities.
From Sunday 29 March to Sunday 5 April, Spain celebrates Semana Santa, the traditional Holy Week leading up to Easter. During this period, Christians commemorate the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus.
In Andalusia in particular, Semana Santa is a remarkable event. Throughout the week, impressive processions move through the streets of towns and cities, organised by centuries‑old religious brotherhoods. Large platforms carrying religious statues – known as tronos or pasos – are carried through the streets by groups of bearers, accompanied by the sound of drums and brass bands.
The combination of tradition, music and devotion creates a unique atmosphere year after year. For both locals and visitors, Holy Week is one of the most special and impressive weeks of the year in southern Spain. A few tips for the province of Málaga:
Programme for Málaga City:
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29.03.26 |
Pollinica, Humildad y Paciencia, Lágrimas y Favores, El trono de la Salud, Cristo de la Humildad y El paso de la Salutación |
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30.03.26 |
Crucifixión, Los Gitanos, El Trono de la Pasión, El Cautivo |
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31.03.26 |
El Rocío, El trono de Nueva Esperanza, la procesión de las Penas, El trono de la Humillación y la Estrella |
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01.04.26 |
Los Salesianos, Jesús el Rico, Cristo de la Sangre |
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02.04.26 |
El desfile de los legionarios |
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03.04.26 |
Hermandad de los Nazarenos, El Cristo del Amor, La Piedad |
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04.04.26 |
El Nazareno de Viñeros y Virgen del Traslado y Soledad de Viñeros |
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05.04.26 |
El “Resucitado” |
The route usually follows Calle Cisneros, Calle de Larios and the Alameda, ending at the cathedral.
You can also enjoy Holy Week activities in other towns, such as in Alhaurín de la Torre (Palm Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Easter Sunday), Antequera, Canillas de Aceituno (Monday), Istán, Nerja (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday), Riogordo (where the Passion/El Paso is performed on Friday and Saturday), Ronda (every day), Sedella (Thursday and Friday) and Vélez-Málaga (see programme here):
PS: Please note that many shops, banks and government offices in the various towns and cities have different opening hours.
