Romper la Hora and Calanda Holy Week 2026 programme

Holy Week in Calanda in 2026 runs from Sunday 29 March to Sunday 5 April. Romper la Hora takes place at 12:00 on Friday 3 April in Plaza de España, within an official programme of processions, Stations of the Cross and liturgical services.

Notice: the programme may change. Check the official source before attending.

Palm Sunday, 29 March 2026

06:00: departure of the Despertadores from Plaza de España, outside the parish church.
10:30: Entrada de Jesús en Jerusalén procession.
16:00: Stations of the Cross to Monte Calvario.
17:30: brotherhoods gather in Plaza de España and proceed to the sports hall.
18:00: Brotherhood Fellowship Gathering in the sports hall.

Holy Wednesday, 1 April 2026

20:30: solemn transfer of the Sepulcro float from the Pilar church to the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.

Maundy Thursday, 2 April 2026

19:00: Mass of the Lord's Supper in the parish church.
00:00: drummers' Stations of the Cross to Monte Calvario.

Good Friday, 3 April 2026

07:30: women's Stations of the Cross.
11:00: drummers gather in Plaza de España.
12:00: Romper la Hora in Plaza de España.
15:30: Pregón procession.
18:00: Celebration of the Lord's Passion in the parish church.
20:00: Soledad procession.
23:00: drum rolls resume.

Holy Saturday, 4 April 2026

09:00: Santo Entierro procession.
13:45: tribute to Mosén Vicente Allanegui and all the deceased people of Calanda, featuring the Marcha Palillera.
14:00: drum rolls cease for the final time.
22:00: Easter Vigil in the parish church.

Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026

10:00: Mass at Centro Residencial Calanda.
11:00: Easter Mass in the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.

Related information and official sources

Read the permanent guide to Romper la Hora in Calanda.