Easter Week 2025 Madrid: Dates, tradition and family plans
Easter 2025 is almost here and we are counting the days on the calendar to take that much needed break. An ideal break to disconnect from the daily rhythm and share quality time with friends, family or that special someone. In Madrid, these dates combine tradition, culture and unique moments to enjoy at your own pace. If you are already organizing your agenda for these long-awaited dates, here we tell you all about the Easter holidays 2025 in Spain, the official calendar and the best plans to enjoy in the city.
When is Easter Week in 2025?
Official Calendar:
This year, the celebration begins on Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday) and lasts until Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday).
Key dates in the 2025 Semana Santa calendar include:
Maundy Thursday - April 17 (holiday in the Community of Madrid)
Good Friday - April 18 (national holiday throughout Spain)
Thanks to these holidays in Spain, many families take the opportunity to take a few days off, organize getaways or enjoy the plans offered by the city.
What to do in Madrid during Easter Week?
Live Easter at Sweet Space with an Egg Hunt
An Indoor Experience for the whole family
Easter is not only a perfect time to rest, but also to celebrate Easter, a tradition full of sweets, chocolate and fun.
And as spring is coming, but in Madrid the rain does not give truce... we have the perfect plan for you: an indoor experience, original and full of surprises to enjoy with family or friends.
Throughout the week from April 11 to 20, you can explore our rooms in search of hidden eggs. Test your wits, solve puzzles and, if you manage to find them all, you'll get a sweet surprise at the end of the tour.
Don't miss this unique experience!
Get your tickets and live, this 2025, an Easter full of magic and fun. Plus, if you book before April 11 and use the code DULCEDIVERSIONyou get a 10% discount!
Easter traditions and culture
1. Torrijas: the typical sweet of these dates.
There is no Easter without torrijas, the most traditional dessert of these dates in Spain. This bread soaked in milk, egg and sugar, then fried and sprinkled with cinnamon, is a must in every pastry shop and home in Madrid.
If you want to try the best torrijas, we recommend you to visit some of the most iconic bakeries in the city, such as La Mallorquina o El Riojano.
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2. The processions: devotion in the streets of Madrid
The Holy Week processions in Madrid are one of the most impressive spectacles of the city. Brotherhoods and brotherhoods take to the streets with religious images, accompanied by drums and saetas.
Some of the most important processions that you cannot miss are:
Procession of the Christ of Medinaceli (Good Friday), one of the most popular.
Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows (Holy Wednesday), which travels through the center of Madrid.
El Divino Cautivo (Holy Thursday), which passes through the Salamanca neighborhood.
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3. La Tamborrada: an explosion of sound and tradition
Although it is a tradition more rooted in the north of Spain, as in San Sebastian or Zaragoza, in Madrid you can also enjoy the Tamborrada. This celebration consists of groups of drums that go through the streets, filling them with a vibrant and exciting sound that marks the end of Holy Week.
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Plan ahead and experience the city during Easter Week
You can start marking on the calendar the key days of Easter 2025 in Madrid,
plan ahead and make the most of this well-deserved spring break. From tradition-filled processions to sensory experiences like Sweet Space, the city offers everything you need to experience a unique Semana Santa.
