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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree in Belém controls fish trade during Holy Week

The city of Belém has implemented a decree regulating the fish trade to ensure adequate supply for the Holy Week period.

Mar 20 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Devils and 2,000-pound platforms mark Holy Week in the rural areas of Quito

Rural parishes of Quito are celebrating Holy Week with culturally significant religious events that draw community participation and visitors.

Mar 20 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Judge Peinado summons Begoña Gómez to appear during Holy Week

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has summoned Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to appear in court amid an ongoing judicial investigation.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Holy Week Agenda in Madrid: Date and Time of All Processions and Where to Enjoy Music

The Madrid City Council has announced its official agenda for Holy Week, aiming to declare the celebrations a Regional Tourist Interest Festival due to their historical, cultural, and gastronomical significance.

Mar 20 • 09:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The most drastic closure in history in Jerusalem: the unprecedented measure that blocks Calvary for the first time in centuries

Jerusalem is facing unprecedented closures of religious sites due to Iranian missile attacks amidst the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, particularly affecting the upcoming Holy Week.

Mar 19 • 20:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From Traditional Fanesca to Crab Fanesca: Restaurants in Guayaquil Present Their Options for Holy Week

As Holy Week approaches, various restaurants in Guayaquil are offering their versions of the traditional Ecuadorian dish, fanesca.

Mar 19 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daily celebrations during Holy Week

Holy Week celebrations are approaching, emphasizing significant Christian-Catholic rituals and traditions each day.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When is Palm Sunday 2026

Palm Sunday in 2026 will be on March 29 and is a significant celebration in Christianity that commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Mar 18 • 16:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Little by little, sales are reactivating': salted cod is offered from $ 6 per pound in Guayaquil as Holy Week approaches

In Guayaquil, the price of salted cod, essential for the traditional Easter dish fanesca, is currently between $6 and $10 per pound as sales begin to pick up ahead of Holy Week.

Mar 18 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Holy Week 2026: Official Holiday Dates

The official holiday for Holy Week in Ecuador in 2026 will include significant days that attract tourists and boost the economy.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Holy Week: the recipe for the tiramisu-filled Easter egg

This article provides a recipe for making a tiramisu-filled chocolate Easter egg, a creative twist on traditional treats during Holy Week in Argentina.

Mar 18 • 07:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Discover the complete program of Holy Week in Quito: processions and sacred music festival

Quito has planned a cultural and religious program to celebrate Holy Week, featuring traditional processions and a sacred music festival from March 20 to April 5.

Mar 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Lechería-AIFA train will not be ready for Holy Week: When will it be inaugurated, according to Sheinbaum?

The inauguration of the Lechería-AIFA train has been delayed, with President Claudia Sheinbaum now stating it may open on April 6 instead of before Holy Week as previously promised.

Mar 17 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Spending can range from $10 to $15 on grains': market traders in Guayaquil calculate the budget to prepare fanesca for Holy Week

As Holy Week approaches, Guayaquil market traders anticipate a budget of $10 to $15 for the ingredients to prepare fanesca, highlighting a slow start in shopper turnout and ingredient availability.

Mar 17 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Palm Sunday: video about types of foliage used by the faithful goes viral on social media

A video showing different types of branches used by Catholics during Palm Sunday celebrations has gone viral, attracting significant attention on social media.

Mar 17 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Bronzing Drops: The Trick to Get Tan for Holy Week Without Sun or Makeup

Bronzing drops have gained popularity in Spain as a solution to achieve a natural tan without excessive sun exposure or makeup ahead of Holy Week.

Mar 17 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From devil in carnival to Jesus in Holy Week: remember the controversy with José Loreto in the Passion of Christ

The article discusses the controversy surrounding actor José Loreto, who played Jesus in the 2025 Passion of Christ shortly after portraying the devil during the Rio Carnival.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Do you know what despesca is? A Gaucho tradition supplies fish commerce during Holy Week

The article discusses the tradition of 'despesca' in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, highlighting its role in supplying fish for the Holy Week celebrations.

Mar 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The V16 beacon homologated for less than 30 euros to carry in the car to be prepared this Holy Week

The article discusses the importance of carrying a V16 emergency beacon in cars for safety during the Holy Week travel season in Spain.

Mar 17 • 05:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Holy Week celebrations threatened. This is the first such situation in history

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East puts Holy Week celebrations at risk in a historic first.

Mar 16 • 16:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

When are Easter celebrations in 2026

Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 5, 2026, in Argentina, coinciding with a national holiday.

Mar 16 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Easter Eggs, Fish, and Drinks: Procon Alagoas Reveals Prices of Items Sought During Holy Week

Procon Alagoas has released a survey detailing prices of popular items for Holy Week in Maceió, Brazil, encouraging consumers to compare prices while shopping.

Mar 16 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The latest arrivals at Zara this week: barrel pants, knit dresses, safari shirts, and raffia bags ideal for Holy Week

Zara has introduced a new collection of trendy clothing and accessories perfect for the upcoming Holy Week celebrations in Spain.

Mar 16 • 09:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Holy Week 2026 in Ecuador: What days are Holy Thursday and Holy Friday?

Ecuador is preparing for Holy Week in 2026, which includes significant economic, social, and cultural activities for the citizens.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Holidays in April

Ecuador will observe public holidays in April, primarily due to the celebration of Good Friday and additional local holidays in certain regions.

Mar 15 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The war lowers expectations for the tourism sector before a Holy Week that was supposed to be historic

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has dampened tourism expectations in Spain for the upcoming Holy Week, which was anticipated to be record-breaking before the recent military actions.

Mar 15 • 08:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Holy Week Holiday 2026: These are the days off that Ecuador will have

Ecuador's Holy Week holiday schedule for 2026 includes several important religious observances and days off for the population.

Mar 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dudu Azevedo, José Loreto, Fábio Assunção, and Renato Góes: see the actors who have played Jesus in ‘The Passion of Christ’

The article discusses actors who have portrayed Jesus in the Brazilian theatrical production ‘The Passion of Christ’ since its inception in 1968.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What exact day does Easter fall on in 2026 and when does Holy Week begin in the U.S.

Easter Sunday in 2026 will be celebrated on April 5th, marking a significant date in the liturgical calendar of the U.S.

Mar 14 • 07:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fanesca, the traditional dish of Ecuadorian migrants that fills with flavor during Holy Week in the USA.

Fanesca is a traditional Ecuadorian soup that symbolizes cultural identity and family unity for Ecuadorians in the U.S. during Holy Week.

Mar 13 • 23:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Surveillance for hydrocarbons and clean beaches for Holy Week: Rocío Nahle

Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle announced ongoing surveillance for hydrocarbon waste along the coastline to ensure clean beaches ahead of Holy Week.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sunscape Cancún: Family Holidays in the Caribbean

As the Holy Week approaches, Cancun remains a top family vacation destination in Mexico, featuring the all-inclusive Sunscape Cancún resort.

Mar 13 • 16:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Holy Week: When it Begins

Holy Week will commence from the last Sunday of March until the first Sunday of April this year in Ecuador.

Mar 13 • 13:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Unexpected move: Cuba releases more than 50 prisoners

Cuba has announced the release of over 50 prisoners, a decision framed as a routine practice and linked to upcoming Holy Week, despite external pressure from the U.S.

Mar 13 • 06:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Will the Holy Week holiday have a curfew?

The article discusses the significance of Holy Week in Ecuador and the current curfew measures ahead of the holiday.

Mar 12 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

All the foods that are not usually eaten during Holy Week

The article discusses foods that are traditionally avoided during Holy Week in Argentina for religious and cultural reasons.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How is the level of the Cutzamala System reservoirs 20 days before Holy Week 2026?

As of now, the Cutzamala System in Mexico has an 81.68% water storage level, significantly higher than a year ago, thanks to beneficial rains.

Mar 11 • 00:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What days are Holy Week and which are holidays?

Holy Week, a significant religious period in the Christian calendar, is observed with various ceremonies that commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Mar 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The days that are not worked during Holy Week

Holy Week is an important liturgical event for Catholics, commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, with specific non-working days established in Ecuador for 2026.

Mar 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Lent in Andalusia: all the intensity of southern Spain in its traditions

The article highlights the significance of Lent in Andalusia, particularly focusing on unique traditions such as the loud drum parades that mark the season leading up to Holy Week.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Exact Day of the Easter Holiday in 2026

Easter in 2026 will begin on March 29 and end on April 5, with Good Friday marking an important holiday on April 3.

Mar 3 • 13:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Holidays 2026: Long Weekends, National Holidays, and Holy Week in March

The article outlines the long weekends and important national holidays in Argentina for March 2026, highlighting days for reflection and potential retreats.

Mar 2 • 10:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Traffic will activate 33 new radar speed cameras in 11 autonomous communities during Holy Week

Spain's traffic authority will deploy 33 new radar speed cameras during Holy Week to enhance road safety.

Feb 27 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Carnival, the next holiday will only be in April in RO

After a long weekend following Carnival, residents of Rondônia will have to wait until April for their next public holidays during Holy Week.

Feb 22 • 14:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Suburban Train to AIFA: Sheinbaum ensures that the work will be completed before Holy Week

President Claudia Sheinbaum promised that the train to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) will be operational by the end of March, just before the Holy Week vacation period.

Feb 19 • 19:46 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Suburban Train to AIFA will start operations before Holy Week: Sheinbaum reveals

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the suburban train connecting to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) will begin operations before Holy Week.

Feb 19 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Phrases, prayers, and readings for Ash Wednesday

Today marks Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent for Christians, a time dedicated to reflection and repentance leading to Holy Week.

Feb 18 • 12:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When are the Holy Week holidays in 2026

The Argentine government has officially announced the dates for Holy Week holidays in 2026, running from March 29 to April 5.

Feb 17 • 13:21 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What does the Ash Cross on the forehead mean this Wednesday? The symbolism and meaning for Holy Week and Lent

The article explains the significance of Ash Wednesday in Mexico, marking the beginning of Lent, and the tradition of receiving the ash cross on the forehead as a symbol of repentance.

Feb 16 • 19:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

When is Holy Week and Easter in 2026

Holy Week in 2026 will begin on March 29 and end on April 5, with significant religious observances including Maundy Thursday on April 2 coinciding with a public holiday.

Feb 16 • 16:48 UTC

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