Holy Week 2026

Update:

4/5/2026

Happy Easter Day! Hallejuah!

4/3/2026

Holy Week for the Black Nazarene (Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno) in Quiapo, Manila

Pampanga’s Holy Week (Semana Santa) is famous for intense, dramatic penitential rites, primarily the Magdarame (flagellants) and real-life crucifixions (Maleldo) on Good Friday in San Fernando

4/2/2026

Visita Iglesia 2026 and sightseeing famous Alay Lakad pilgrimage to the Antipolo Cathedral, the traditional Alay Lakad on Maundy Thursday

3/29/2026

Palm Sunday | Vatican Releases Schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s First Holy Week

3/20/ 2026

A house-to-house Stations of the Cross is a Filipino Holy Week tradition where 14 stations representing Jesus’ Passion are set up in different homes or at specific household locations within a neighborhood. Families move together from house to house, praying, reflecting, and decorating each station on Good Friday, fostering community devotion.

Holy Week

Palm Sunday (March 29): Commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, with palms blessed and processed.
Holy Monday (March 30): Jesus clears the Temple of traders and money changers.
Holy Tuesday (March 31): Jesus foretells his betrayal by Judas and denial by Peter.
Holy Wednesday (April 1): Known as “Spy Wednesday,” focusing on Judas plotting to betray Jesus for 30 silver coins.
Maundy Thursday (April 2): Commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and the washing of the disciples’ feet.
Good Friday (April 3): Solemn remembrance of the Passion, Crucifixion, and death of Jesus, typically marked by services at 3 p.m..
Holy Saturday (April 4): A day of waiting and reflection as Christ’s body lies in the tomb, concluding with the Easter Vigil at night.
Easter Sunday (April 5): The resurrection of Jesus, celebrating the victory over death.

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Guide to Holy Week in the Philippines