In 2025, Holy Week will be celebrated from April 11th to April 20th, offering an exceptional opportunity to immerse oneself in a tradition that blends art, faith, and history. The processions and events that move through the city’s streets reveal the deep cultural and spiritual roots of Santa Cruz de La Palma, inviting both locals and visitors to take part in a living faith handed down through generations.
Below is the programme of processions—the beating heart of Holy Week in La Palma.
Processions of Holy Week in Santa Cruz de La Palma 2025
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Parish of El Salvador and the Holy Christ of Calcinas 🕗 8:00 PM – Procession with the image of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Parish of La Encarnación 🕡 6:30 PM – Procession of the Virgin of Sorrows to the Church of La Encarnación.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Parishes of San Francisco, El Pilar, and Santiago 🕔 5:00 PM – Way of the Cross Procession from Colegio de La Palmita through the Santiago neighbourhood up to the Chapel of El Pilar.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 – PALM SUNDAY Parish of El Salvador and the Holy Christ of Calcinas 🕥 10:30 AM – Procession of the Lord on the Donkey from the Church of La Luz to El Salvador.
Parishes of San Francisco, El Pilar, and Santiago 🕦 11:30 AM – Procession of the Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, from the Chapel of the Hospital Nuestra Señora de los Dolores to the Church of San Francisco. 🕘 9:00 PM – Procession of Our Lord in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Parish of La Encarnación 🕥 10:30 AM – Palm Procession to the church.
MONDAY, APRIL 14 – HOLY MONDAY Parish of El Salvador and the Holy Christ of Calcinas 🕘 9:00 PM – Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness, Saint Peter, and the Rooster.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 – HOLY TUESDAY Parish of El Salvador and the Holy Christ of Calcinas 🕘 9:00 PM – Procession of the Scourged Lord and Our Lady of Hope.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 – HOLY WEDNESDAY Parish of El Salvador and the Holy Christ of Calcinas 🕠 5:30 PM – Procession of the Holy Encounter.
Parishes of San Francisco, El Pilar, and Santiago 🕙 10:00 PM – Procession of the Lord of the Fall.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17 – MAUNDY THURSDAY Parishes of San Francisco, El Pilar, and Santiago 🕙 10:00 PM – Procession of the Lord of the Cold Stone.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 – GOOD FRIDAY Parish of El Salvador and the Holy Christ of Calcinas 🕢 7:30 PM – Procession of the Holy Burial.
Parishes of San Francisco, El Pilar, and Santiago 🕥 10:30 AM – Calvary Procession from the Church of San Francisco. 🕐 1:00 PM – Procession of Our Lady of Pietà from the Hospital Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. 🕖 7:00 PM – Procession of Saint Mary Magdalene from San Francisco to El Salvador for the Holy Burial and return after the conclusion.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 – EASTER VIGIL Parish of La Encarnación 🕗 8:00 PM – Procession with the Blessed Sacrament around the square.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 – EASTER SUNDAY Parishes of San Francisco, El Pilar, and Santiago 🕧 12:30 PM – Procession of the Risen Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament around the Church and Plaza of San Francisco.
Holy Week Poster 2025
This year, the official Holy Week poster of Santa Cruz de La Palma was created by Pedro Luengo and Domingo Cabrera, who have masterfully captured the essence of this deeply rooted celebration in the hearts of the people of La Palma.
The artwork focuses on one of the most beloved and moving images of the island: the Lord of the Cold Stone, whose presence becomes a moment of deep emotion during the Maundy Thursday night procession. The poster not only pays tribute to this revered figure but also reflects the spirituality and reverence with which Holy Week is lived on La Palma