Holy Week in Cuenca | |
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Official name | Semana Santa de Cuenca |
Observed by | Cuenca, Spain |
Type | Religious, Historical, Cultural |
Significance | Commemoration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus |
Celebrations | Processions |
Begins | Palm Sunday |
Ends | Easter Sunday |
2023 date | April 2 - April 9 |
2024 date | March 24 - March 31 |
2025 date | April 13 - April 20 |
2026 date | March 29 - April 5 |
Frequency | Annual |
Holy Week in Cuenca (Semana Santa de Cuenca) is the most important religious event of Cuenca, Spain. It is celebrated in the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week among Christians). As a reflection of its cultural, historic and spiritual importance, Holy Week in Cuenca was declared Fiesta of International Tourist Interest of Spain.