Our Lady Of Sorrows Processions in Malta 2026

Schedule, Tips & FAQ's

Date Last Updated: 2nd July 2026

The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Il-Festa tad-Duluri), is celebrated on the Friday before Good Friday. A sacred day reciting centuries of deep-rooted faith, community devotion and spiritual reflection across the islands. Id Duluri reflects centuries of solemn religious observances in Malta and Gozo.

On this page, we provide a time schedule of the Our Lady Of Sorrows Processions in Malta and Gozo, along with helpful information for visitors and answers to frequently asked questions.

The Zejtun church open for people to see the statues shown during the processions.Our Lady Of Sorrows Statue In Zejtun Parish Church

When Is Our Lady Of Sorrows in 2026?

  • Our Lady Of Sorrows will take place on Friday 27th March 2026.

Our Lady Of Sorrows Processions Schedule

You can find the schedules of Malta and Gozo below. There are several blank areas on the schedules. This means that we haven't found any information to specify when the procession or mass will take place. Please let us know what this is if you have an idea. Where we have marked with an '-', there will be no procession or mass.

The table below shows the village in both English and Maltese, the procession time, and the mass being held before and after the procession. The tables below are both mobile-friendly and you can scroll left and right with your finger.

Note: This information has been researched, however, it is possible that they can change. So, if you would like any clarification, please contact the parish.

Our Lady Of Sorrows In Malta Processions

Towns & VillagesBliet U IrħulaProcession TimeMass Time BeforeMass Time After
AttardĦ'Attard19:0018:0020:00
BahrijaIl-Baħrija   
Bahar Ic-CaghaqBaħar Iċ-Ċagħaq17:4517:0019:00
BalzanĦal Balzan18:3018:0019:30
BirguIl-Birgu - Vittoriosa18:0017:30After Procession
BirkirkaraBirkirkara - San Guzepp Haddiem19:0018:0020:00
BirkirkaraBirkirkara - Sant' Elena18:3017:3019:45
BirkirkaraBirkirkara - Santa Marija-18:00-
BirkirkaraBirkirkara - Swatar19:0018:30-
BirzebbugaBirżebbuġa18:0017:1519:15
BormlaBormla - Cospicua17:3017:0019:00
BurmarradBurmarrad19:4519:00-
DingliĦad-Dingli18:3017:3019:30
FguraIl-Fgura18:1517:3020:00
FurjanaIl-Furjana   
Fleur-De-LysFleur-De-Lys19:1518:30-
GħargħurĦal Għargħur18:0017:3018:45
GħaxaqĦal Għaxaq18:0017:0019:15
GudjaIl-Gudja18:1517:0019:30
GwardamangaGwardamanġa17:4517:0019:15
GziraIl-Gżira18:4518:00-
HamrunIl-Ħamrun - San Gejtanu19:0018:3019:15
HamrunIl-Ħamrun - Immakulata Kuncizzjoni18:0017:3019:30
IbragL-Ibraġ17:3017:0019:15
IslaL'Isla - Senglea18:00-19:00
IklinL-Iklin-17:00-
KalkaraIl-Kalkara18:0017:1519:30
KirkopĦal Kirkop18:0017:0019:00
LijaĦal Lija18:0017:1519:00
LuqaĦal Luqa18:4518:0020:00
MdinaL-Imdina---
MelliehaIl-Mellieħa18:0017:0019:00
MelliehaIl-Mellieħa - Manikata18:3018:00;-
MgarrL-Imġarr17:4517:0018:45
MqabbaL-Imqabba17:4517:00-
MsidaL-Imsida18:3017:00-
MarsaskalaWied Il-Għajn18:1517:3019:15
MarsaIl-Marsa - Trinita' Qaddisa18:1517:0019:15
MarsaIl-Marsa - Maria Regina18:1517:30-
MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk19:1518:15-
MostaIl-Mosta18:0017:3019:00
MtarfaL-Imtarfa18:4518:0019:30
NaxxarIn-Naxxar18:0017:0019:30
PaolaRaħal Ġdid - Kristu Re18:4518:0020:15
PaolaRaħal Ġdid - Madonna Ta' Lourdes19:1518:30-
PembrokePembroke18:3018:0020:00
QawraIl-Qawra17:4517:0018:45
QormiĦal Qormi - San Gorg18:0017:0019:00
QormiĦal Qormi - San Bastjan18:0017:1519:15
QrendiIl-Qrendi18:0017:3019:00
RabatIr-RabatYes- 
SafiĦal Safi18:0017:3019:30
St. LucijaSanta Luċija-17:30-
St. VeneraSanta Venera18:0017:0019:30
SiggiewiIs-Siġġiewi18:3017:3019:30
SliemaTas-Sliema - Gesu Nazzarenu18:30-20:00
SliemaTas-Sliema - Sacro Cuor19:1518:30-
SliemaTas-Sliema - San Girgor18:1517:30-
SliemaTas-Sliema - Stella Maris17:15-18:30
St. Julian'sSan Ġiljan - Parroċċa-17:3019:45
St. Julian'sSan Ġiljan - Il-Balluta18:00  
St. Julian'sSan Ġiljan - Kunċizzjoni Immakulata-17:15-
St. Julian'sSan Ġiljan - Lapsi Church-17:30-
San GwannSan Ġwann18:3017:3019:30
St. Paul's BaySan Pawl Il-Baħar - San Franġisk T'Assisi   
St. Paul's BaySan Pawl Il-Baħar - Qalb Imqadssa Ta' Marija17:4517:0018:30
SwatarIs-Swatar19:0018:30-
TarxienĦal Tarxien18:0017:0018:45
VallettaIl-Belt Valletta - Ta' Ġiezu18:0017:0019:30
XaghjraIx-Xgħajra18:00  
Ta' XbiexTa' Xbiex-18:00-
XemxijaIx-Xemxija    
ZabbarĦaż-Żabbar18:1517:3019:15
ZebbugĦaż-Żebbuġ18:1517:3019:30
ZejtunIż-Żejtun18:0017:15-
ZurrieqIż-Żurrieq18:3018:0019:30

Our Lady Of Sorrows Processions In Gozo

Towns & VillagesBliet U IrħulaProcession Time
FontanaIl-Fontana18:00
GhajnielemGħajnsielem18:00
GharbL-Għarb19:00
GhasriL-Għasri18:30
KercemTa' Kerċem16:45
MunxarIl-Munxar19:00
NadurIn-Nadur18:00
QalaIl-Qala19:30
San LawrenzSan Lawrenz19:45
SannatTa' Sannat18:00
XaghraIx-Xagħra18:00
XewkijaIx-Xewkija19:30
ZebbugIż-Żebbuġ17:45

Find Other Processions During Holy Week: Palm Sunday | Good Friday | Easter Sunday

Helpful Tips For Visitors

  • 👔 Attire: It is of utmost respect to dress modestly and comfortably during the function and procession. Bring a light jacket especially if the day is not warm.
  • 🕰️ Duration: The processions usually take around 1 to 1.5 hours on average depending on the route for each village which is usually not very long.
  • 📷 Photography: The use of photography is permitted, however, refrain from using flash, especially in churches. In this procession only one statue is used, the one dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. 
  • 🚌 Transport: All public transport services operate during the usual hours.
  • ⛔ Closures: Due to the procession route within the towns and village there will be various closed roads until the procession proceeds through, usually streets close to the parish church.
  • 🚫 Do not cross or hinder the path of the procession.

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FAQs: Attending Our Lady of Sorrows in Malta & Gozo

Is it possible for tourists to attend the processions?

Definitely! Local customs and traditions should be observed by visitors, as well as respect for the local culture.

Are processions held in all Malta and Gozo towns?

Some do not, but the majority does. They each have own unique charm, but they all take place on Friday, exactly one week before Good Friday, during late afternoon.

Can I take pictures during the processions?

Yes, as long as you remain discreet and avoid flash. You should also avoid taking photos from within the process, but always from the side so as not to interfere with the participants.

Can you tell me what the seven swords or stars shown with Our Lady mean?

Each of them represents one of Mary's seven sorrows, each associated with Jesus' death and passion.

How long does the procession of Our Lady Of Sorrows last?

The processions usually last around 1 hour to 1.5 hours.

When do Our Lady of Sorrows processions take place in Malta?

They are always held on the Friday, one week before Good Friday.

What does 'Our Lady of Sorrows' stand for in Maltese?

In Maltese, we call it 'Id-Duluri'.

Is Our Lady Of Sorrows a public holiday in Malta?

No, this is a normal working day.

What time is Our Lady of Sorrows Processions?

The majority of the processions start between 17:00 and 19:00.

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