Our Lady Of Sorrows Processions in Malta 2027

Id-Duluri in Malta & Gozo: Times & Visitor Tips

Date Last Updated: 15th October 2026

Our Lady of Sorrows, known in Malta as Id-Duluri, is observed on the Friday before Good Friday. Across Malta and Gozo, solemn processions bring communities together in prayer and reflection ahead of Holy Week.

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 2027?

  • Our Lady Of Sorrows will take place on Friday 19th March 2027.

Our Lady Of Sorrows Processions Schedule

The tables below list procession times in Malta and Gozo. The Malta table also includes Mass times before and after each procession. Blank cells mean that we have not confirmed the information, while a dash (–) indicates that no procession or Mass is listed. On mobile, swipe horizontally to view all columns.

Please check before attending: Procession and Mass times may change. Confirm the latest details with the relevant parish before travelling.

Our Lady Of Sorrows Procession Schedule

Please note: The procession and Mass times below are for 2026. We will update the schedules for 2027 as parish details become available.

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-Dingli18:1517:3019:30
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 Gejtanu19:0018:00 
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-Imqabba17:4517:0019:00
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-Qrendi18:1517:3019:00
RabatIr-Rabat - San Pawl18:1517:30-
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
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-Żurrieq18:0017:0019:00

Our Lady Of Sorrows Processions In Gozo

Towns & VillagesBliet U IrħulaProcession Time
FontanaIl-Fontana18:00
GhajnielemGħajnsielem18:00
GharbL-Għarb19:00
GhasriL-Għasri19:15
KercemTa' Kerċem18:45
MunxarIl-Munxar18:30
NadurIn-Nadur17:30
QalaIl-Qala18:45
San LawrenzSan Lawrenz19:15
SannatTa' Sannat18:45
XaghraIx-Xagħra18:00
XewkijaIx-Xewkija19:30
ZebbugIż-Żebbuġ17:00

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: Check bus routes and service updates before travelling, as road closures around procession routes may lead to diversions. Allow extra time to reach your chosen town or village.
  • ⛔ 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?

No, processions are held in many towns and villages, but not all. Check the tables above to find a location and its listed procession time.

Can I take pictures during the processions?

Yes, but take photographs discreetly and avoid using flash, especially inside churches. Stay to the side of the procession and keep its route clear for participants.

What do the seven swords of Our Lady of Sorrows represent?

The seven swords represent seven sorrowful events in Mary’s life, including the flight into Egypt, losing Jesus in the Temple, and witnessing his suffering and death.

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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