Year + city preference
Your Semana Santa
Easter dates 2026鈥?030
| Year | Palm Sun | Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 Mar | 12 Apr |
| 2027 | 21 Mar | 4 Apr |
| 2028 | 9 Apr | 23 Apr |
| 2029 | 25 Mar | 8 Apr |
| 2030 | 14 Apr | 28 Apr |
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- Sevilla: 60+ hermandades (brotherhoods). Macarena, El Silencio, Los Gitanos. Processions every evening. Book 6+ months ahead.
- M谩laga: Tripes (high kicks while carrying 3-ton pasos), "Misericordia" 鈥?earth shaking. Vibrant.
- Valladolid: 20 hermandades but with the 9-day "Procesi贸n General de Pasos" 鈥?33 floats on Friday. Spanish sculpture heaven.
- Zamora: medieval, intimate. "Serm贸n de las Siete Palabras" Friday is iconic.
- Salamanca: smallest steps. Beautiful, atmospheric.
Limitations
- Schedules differ each year 鈥?check the cofrad铆a (brotherhood) websites.
- Sevilla is too crowded on Palm Sun, Madrug谩 (Fri morning), and Easter Sun. Avoid those if not committed.
- Outdoor seating is rare; stand on the streets early (2 hours ahead for big pasos).
FAQ
What's the best city for first-timers? Sevilla (sheer spectacle) or Valladolid (sculpture).
Do I need tickets? No 鈥?processions are public. But accommodation (opciones) is critical.
What's "Madrug谩"? Fri 1鈥?am 鈥?the most solemn processions. Sevilla's El Silencio, Los Gitanos.