Church festivals & traditions
Good Friday in Mallorca: what happens on this day
Last checked: October 2026
A quiet public holiday with closed shops during the day, processions in the evening.
The short answer
What is Good Friday in Mallorca?
Good Friday is a public holiday in Mallorca: supermarkets, banks and public offices stay closed, although many restaurants in the tourist centres open anyway. In the evening, the most important processions of Holy Week take place – above all the Devallament in Pollença and the processions in Palma. In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April; in 2027, on 26 March.
Date confirmed March April
Quick facts
- When
- 2026: 03.04. · 2027: 26.03.
- Where
- Island-wide, focus on Palma and Pollença
- Duration
- Processions from early evening
- Entry
- free
- Target group
- Culture lovers, day planners, families
- Special feature
- The only day on which the island noticeably comes to a standstill
- Date rule
- Movable: the Friday before Easter Sunday.
- Public holiday
- yes, statutory public holiday
Keeping this up to date
This information is updated before each season, in particular procession times, shop opening times and routes.
Location: island-wide, focus on Palma and Pollença.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Mallorca?
Yes. Good Friday – Divendres Sant – is a statutory public holiday in the Balearic Islands. Public offices, banks, post offices and most supermarkets stay closed, and weekly markets do not take place.
In tourist centres such as Palmanova, Cala Millor or Playa de Palma, restaurants, hotel bars and small shops are usually open. In villages in the centre of the island, on the other hand, you often won't find a single shop open on Good Friday.
- Closed: supermarkets, weekly markets, public offices, banks
- Usually open: restaurants in tourist resorts, petrol station shops, beach bars
- Limited: buses and trains run to the Sunday and public holiday timetable
Which processions take place on Good Friday?
Good Friday evening is the busiest procession date of the year. Almost every municipality has its own procession, and three places stand out.
- Pollença: Devallament – the Descent from the Cross and torchlight procession down the Calvari steps, the best-known event on the island
- Palma: procession of the Sant Enterrament (Holy Burial) through the old town
- Sineu, Felanitx, Artà: smaller village processions with a very local audience
How best to plan the day?
Little is happening in the morning – a good time for a walk or a visit to Palma's old town while the cathedral is open. Do your shopping on Maundy Thursday.
In the afternoon, drive to Pollença, eat there and look at the Calvari steps in daylight: in the evening the street is closed and the town is packed. If you only arrive shortly beforehand, you'll be standing far back.
Behaviour at the procession
The processions are processions of mourning, not folklore. Hushed conversation, no flash and no pushing in between the rows of the brotherhoods are the norm. If you come with children, find a spot at the edge with a way out.
Tips for your visit
- Buy food the day before – the supermarkets are closed on Good Friday.
- In Pollença, park by late afternoon at the latest; after that the access roads are jammed.
- Take a warm jacket: the processions last a long time and spring evenings are cool.
- Processions may be cancelled at short notice if it rains; if in doubt, ask at the local town hall.
Who is it worth it for?
Good for:
- Anyone who wants to see the island from its quiet side
- Culture lovers
- Photographers with a fast lens
Less suitable for:
- Anyone who wants to go shopping on the public holiday
- Very young children at a late procession
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Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Good Friday in Mallorca?
Supermarkets, weekly markets and public offices stay closed. In the tourist centres, restaurants, hotel bars and many small shops are open.
When is Good Friday in 2026 and 2027?
3 April 2026 and 26 March 2027 – in each case the Friday before Easter Sunday.
Where is the most important procession on Good Friday?
The Devallament in Pollença, with the Descent from the Cross and the torchlight procession that follows down the 365 steps of the Calvari.
Do buses and trains run on Good Friday?
Yes, but to the Sunday and public holiday timetable with a much reduced frequency. In Pollença, roads are also closed in the evening.
Next steps
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