As millions of Filipino Catholics prepare to observe the Paschal Triduum from 2 April to 5 April , major churches across Metro Manila have officially released their schedules for Holy Week 2026. This year's sacred observance is distinctly marked by urgent pastoral reminders from church leadership, challenging devotees to practice "digital fasting" and to reflect deeply on pressing societal realities.

Below are the liturgical schedules in major Metro Manila churches:

The Manila Cathedral, in their official posts on social media platforms Friday, announced their schedule of liturgical activities for the rest of the Holy Week:

• Holy Thursday (2 April)

  6:30 A.M. - Morning prayer

  7:00 A.M - Chrism Mass

  5:00 P.M. - Mass of the Lord's Supper

• Good Friday (3 April)

  8:30 A.M. - Stations of the Cross

  12:00 P.M. - Siete Palabras (Seven Last Words)

  3:00 P.M. - Celebration of the Passion of the Lord

• Black Saturday (4 April)

  8:00 P.M. - Easter Vigil

• Easter Sunday (5 April)

  Masses:

  8:00 A.M., 10: 00 A.M., 4:00 P.M., 6:00 P.M.

The cradle of the Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno also detailed their Semana Santa activities in their Holy Mass broadcasts on Facebook Live, hosting multiple processions:

• Holy Thursday (2 April)

  6:00 A.M. - Chrism Mass (on Manila Cathedral)

  5:00 P.M. - Mass of the Lord's Supper

  7:00 P.M. - Reposition the Blessed Sacrament (Altar of Repose)

• Good Friday (3 April)

  12:00 A.M. - Procession of the Black Nazarene

  8:00 A.M. - Morning Prayers

  12:00 P.M. - Siete Palabras (Seven Last Words)

  3:00 P.M. - Celebration of the Passion of Christ

  4:00 P.M. - Procession of the Holy Burial

• Black Saturday (4 April)

  7:00 A.M. - Prusisyon de Silencio

  8:00 A.M. - Morning Prayers

  8:00 P.M. - Easter Vigil

  ***Easter Sunday Procession (Salubong) after Holy Mass

• Easter Sunday (5 April)

  Masses:

  Morning - hourly, starting 5:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

  Afternoon - 12:15 P.M., 3:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M.

  Evening - 6:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.