Where to See the Holy Week Processions in Palma 

Holy Week in Palma is one of the island’s most significant religious festivities, steeped in tradition and devotion. In 2025, the processions return from April 11 to April 20, offering residents and visitors the chance to experience one of Mallorca’s most emblematic celebrations. 

Origin and History of Holy Week in Palma 

Holy Week in the city dates back to the Procession of the Holy Christ of the Blood, one of the island’s most revered images. Historical records show that the Maundy Thursday procession was already celebrated in 1554, with the image of the Holy Christ of the Blood accompanied by its own brotherhood. Additionally, the General Hospital, founded in 1456 with the authorization of Pope Calixtus III, became the place where the image was venerated, establishing the foundation of Holy Week in Palma. Since 1564, the image has presided over the Maundy Thursday Procession, organized by the Brotherhood of the Blood to raise alms for the hospital. 

Main Processions in Palma 2025 

This year, Holy Week will feature 11 processions with 33 brotherhoods, totaling 4,000 penitents across 45 floats. The oldest brotherhood is the Antiquíssima Confraria de la Creu de Calatrava, founded in 1902 and belonging to the Church of Our Lady of Succour. 

Here’s a summary of the main processions and their routes so you can plan your visit: 

Friday of Sorrows (April 11) 

Processó dels Estendards 

Departure: 6:00 PM from Sant Antoniet Convent 

Route: Sant Miquel Street, Plaza Mayor, Plaza Marquès del Palmer, Colom Street, Cadena Street, Plaza de Santa Eulalia, Sant Francesc Street, Plaza de Sant Francesc, ending at Basilica of Sant Francesc. 

Palm Sunday (April 13) 

Procession of Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem 

Departure: 6:00 PM from Church of Sant Jaume 

Route: Plaza de Santa Magdalena, Botanic Garden, Costa de la Sang, La Rambla, Riera Street, Unió Street, Plaza del Mercat, Passeig del Born, Sant Feliu, Sant Gaietà, ending at Church of San Cayetano. 

Holy Monday (April 14) 

Multiple processions will pass through the city: 

Procession of the Holy Christ of Agony (8:00 PM from Santa Clara Convent) 

Procession of Our Lady of Hope and Peace (8:30 PM from Basilica of Sant Francesc) 

Procession of the Holy Christ of the Bootmakers (9:00 PM from Church of Sant Joan de Malta) 

Procession of the Good Forgiveness (8:30 PM from Sacred Heart Parish) 

Holy Tuesday (April 15) 

Procession of Our Lady of Sorrows 

Departure: 9:00 PM from Church of Sant Nicolau 

Route: Plaza Frederic Chopin, Unió Street, Passeig del Born, Plaza Joan Carles I, Riera Street, La Rambla, Costa de la Sang, ending at Church of the Annunciation. 

Holy Wednesday (April 16) 

Procession of the Holy Christ of Santa Creu (8:30 PM from Santa Creu Church) 

Procession of the Way to Gethsemane (9:00 PM from Sacred Heart Church) 

Maundy Thursday (April 17) 

Procession of the Holy Christ of the Blood 

This is the most important procession of Holy Week in Palma. 

Departure: 7:00 PM from Church of the Annunciation 

Route: Plaza del Hospital, La Rambla, Sant Miquel Street, Plaza Mayor, Colom Street, Plaza de Cort, ending at Palma Cathedral. 

All brotherhoods participate, making this one of the most solemn moments of Holy Week in Mallorca. 

Good Friday (April 18) 

Procession of the Holy Burial 

Departure: 7:00 PM from Basilica of Sant Francesc 

Route: Plaza de Sant Francesc, Plaza de Cort, Bosseria Street, Plaza d’en Coll, Corderia Street, Plaza Quartera, Plaza Mercadal, ending at Church of Our Lady of Succour. 

The Solemn Ceremony of the Holy Burial follows the procession. 

Easter Sunday (April 20) 

The Processions of the Encounter take place in different parishes across Palma and other towns on the island. 

Sunday of l’Àngel 2025 (April 27) 

This festivity is celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter at Bellver Castle. 

Time: From 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 

The traditional Angel’s Parade takes place at 1:30 PM. 

Free bus service is available from Camilo José Cela Street every 10 minutes. 

Experience Holy Week in Palma from Samaritana Suites 

If you’re planning to visit Palma during Holy Week, there’s no better way to embrace the tradition than by staying in the heart of the city. From Samaritana Suites, you’ll have privileged access to the main processions, immersing yourself in the devotion and emotion of one of the most iconic festivities in Mallorca. 

Enjoy every moment with the comfort of a luxury apartment in the center of Palma, where convenience and independence come together with proximity to the most significant Holy Week events.