Holy Week 2026 in Alicante: Schedule of Key Processions and Events
Holy Week 2026 in Alicante: Schedule of Key Processions and Events
Alicante is actively preparing for one of its most vibrant and revered traditions — Holy Week (Semana Santa), which in 2026 will take place from 29 March to 5 April. Declared a National Tourist Interest event, it draws thousands of worshippers and visitors each year to the city centre, the Santa Cruz neighbourhood, and the Concatedral de San Nicolás.
Based on information published by official sources and social media, here is a detailed schedule of the main processions and events. Times are approximate — we recommend verifying the latest updates in the official programme "El Capuchino" or on the website of the Junta Mayor de Hermandades y Cofradías.
29 March — Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos)
The beginning of Holy Week: blessing of palm branches and Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
- 11:15 — Blessing of Palms (Bendición de Palmas)
- 11:30 — Jesús Triunfante (La Borriquita / La Burrrita)
- 11:30 — Oración en el Huerto (Prayer in the Garden)
- 12:15 — Santa Mujer Verónica
- 18:00 — San Pedro Apóstol / Cristo de las Almas
- 19:00 — Cristo del Hallazgo y Virgen Dolorosa
- 18:50 — Gran Poder y Virgen de la Esperanza
- 18:00 — Santa Flagelación
30 March — Holy Monday (Lunes Santo)
- 18:30 — Humildad y Paciencia
- 18:00 — Cristo «El Morenet» (Raval Roig)
- 17:45 — Prendimiento y Virgen del Consuelo
- 19:00 — Jesús Despojado de sus Vestiduras
31 March — Holy Tuesday (Martes Santo)
Joint procession (Hermanamiento) in Villafranqueza.
- 09:30 — Procesión del Hallazgo (Villafranqueza)
1 April — Holy Wednesday (Miércoles Santo)
Evening processions by brotherhoods, usually between 18:00 and 19:00. Routes pass through the city centre and the Santa Cruz district — one of the most picturesque and crowded moments of the week.
2 April — Holy Thursday (Jueves Santo)
- 21:00 — Procesión en Villafranqueza (Hallazgo)
3 April — Good Friday (Viernes Santo, national public holiday)
The most emotional day of Holy Week.
- 12:00 — Sermon of the Seven Words (Sermón de las 7 Palabras) at the Concatedral de San Nicolás
- In the evening, the main Good Friday processions take place, including Santo Entierro and other solemn processions.
5 April — Easter Sunday (Domingo de Resurrección)
- 12:00 — Encuentro: Risen Christ (Cristo Resucitado) and Our Lady of Joy (Virgen de la Alegría)
- Location: Plaza del Ayuntamiento
- A joyful and radiant conclusion, with thousands shouting "Alleluia!" from balconies.
Holy Week in Alicante is more than religious processions — it is a unique blend of tradition, music, sacred art, and a profound sense of communal unity.
The full official programme, with precise routes and real-time updates, is available on the official tourism website.
The city welcomes its guests — ¡Viva la Semana Santa!