Easter in Madrid 2026: dates and tips for planning another visit

Easter 2026 has already ended. This page remains a reference for that edition and a planning resource for another trip. Do not use the 2026 dates to book processions, activities or accommodation for a later year.

Reference dates for 2026

Palm Sunday was 29 March, Maundy Thursday 2 April, Good Friday 3 April and Easter Sunday 5 April. For the edition you intend to visit, consult Madrid Tourism’s official Easter programme and check which year it covers.

Procession times and routes are not automatically carried forward into the next edition. Confirm each event through its organiser and the official programme.

Planning a future Easter trip

Choose the day you want to spend in the centre and the activity that interests you. Then check your arrival date, accommodation nights and transport. If the final programme is not published, avoid building an itinerary around assumed times.

For a procession, choose a viewing point and a backup return route. With children or specific mobility needs, check access and crowd arrangements before deciding where to wait. Road closures can affect journeys.

Torrijas and a break between visits

Torrijas are a traditional food associated with Easter. Look for a bakery during your walk, asking about ingredients if you have dietary requirements. Availability varies with the business and the season.

For a meal in Salamanca, use our restaurant and market guide. An apartment kitchen also lets you leave some meals unbooked and adapt the day to your group.

Add a quieter outing

Alternate central Madrid visits with Fuente del Berro or El Retiro, checking opening information before setting out. You do not need to fit every plan into one day.

Staying at Corner28

Corner28 is in Fuente del Berro, Salamanca, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms for up to four guests. Standard check-in starts at 16:00; earlier arrival needs advance confirmation.

Explore the apartment, read the direct-booking information and check the actual dates of your next trip.