{"id":100777,"date":"2024-03-18T08:29:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lockandenjoy.com\/semana-santa-en-malaga-en-2024-fechas-y-eventos-clave\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:15:26","slug":"semana-santa-en-malaga-en-2024-fechas-y-eventos-clave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lockandenjoy.com\/en\/holy-week-in-malaga-in-2024-key-events-and-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Week 2026 in M\u00e1laga: Key Dates and Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most important celebrations in M\u00e1laga is approaching, and at LOCK & enjoy!<\/strong> we don\u2019t want you to miss a thing. Of course, we\u2019re talking about Holy Week in M\u00e1laga in 2026. Culture, tradition and devotion come together in the streets of this wonderful city, attracting millions of visitors. Would you like to discover what this year\u2019s edition has in store? Read on!<\/p>\n

What to See in M\u00e1laga During Holy Week 2026?<\/h2>\n

Malaga is a fascinating city and if you add to this the Holy Week you have an ideal destination for your next vacation. From LOCK & enjoy!<\/strong> we give you an overview of this year’s program, don’t miss it! <\/p>\n

Announcement<\/h3>\n

The official opening of Holy Week in M\u00e1laga<\/a> will be marked by the opening proclamation (preg\u00f3n). This year, it will take place on March 21 at the Cervantes Theatre<\/strong>. The speaker appointed by the Agrupaci\u00f3n de Cofrad\u00edas de M\u00e1laga is Reverend Father Jos\u00e9 Manuel Ferrary. Originally from M\u00e1laga, he is a member of several brotherhoods, including Estudiantes, Mena, Fusionadas, and Misericordia. <\/p>\n

Palm Sunday<\/h3>\n

On March 29, the Pollinica procession takes place, one of the must-see events of M\u00e1laga\u2019s Holy Week. Its name comes from the donkey (pollino) on which Jesus entered Jerusalem. As tradition dictates, many attendees carry palm leaves or olive branches during the procession. <\/p>\n

Easter Monday<\/h3>\n

Another of the most anticipated processions is that of El Cautivo<\/strong>. You will be amazed by the delicacy and beauty of the flowers that decorate the float of Jes\u00fas Cautivo. This procession, which will take place this year on March 30, departs from the Iglesia de San Pablo and returns to the same church after reaching the M\u00e1laga Cathedral along its route. <\/p>\n

Holy Wednesday<\/h3>\n

You should also not miss the procession of El Rico<\/strong>, which honors Jesus the Rich with the Virgin of Love. In addition to the fascinating baroque aesthetics of the image and its confraternity, it features one of the most exciting moments: the release of a prisoner<\/strong> who has not committed a blood crime. <\/p>\n

Maundy Thursday<\/h3>\n

Without a doubt, one of the most iconic scenes of Holy Week in M\u00e1laga 2026 is the participation of the Spanish Legion in the procession of the Cristo de la Buena Muerte. This highly anticipated moment will take place on April 2, during Holy Thursday<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Apart from the Legion, there are other military accompaniments. The Paratroopers, the Navy, the Cavalry and the Civil Guard are part of \u00c1nimas de Ciegos, the Soledad, the Zamarrilla and the Cofrad\u00eda de la Expiraci\u00f3n, respectively. <\/p>\n

Good Friday<\/h3>\n

On Friday, the Procession of the Holy Sepulchre<\/strong> takes place. It is an event marked by silence and solemnity, as it commemorates the death of Jesus Christ. During the procession, you will also have the opportunity to see the throne of the Virgin of Soledad and the throne of Nuestro Padre Jes\u00fas del Santo Sepulcro. <\/p>\n

Easter Sunday<\/h3>\n

On Easter Sunday, a single procession is held, that of the brotherhood of the Holy Christ Resurrected. With this act, the Malaga Holy Week comes to an end. <\/p>\n

Other plans<\/h3>\n

In addition to attending the processions that, except for Saturday, cover the whole week, there are other activities and plans that you can carry out if you visit the city:<\/p>\n