Good Friday 2026 in Alghero, Sassari and Porto Torres: times and

Good Friday 2026: overview

Good Friday is one of the most observed days of Holy Week. On 3 April 2026 Alghero, Sassari and Porto Torres hold a series of liturgies, traditional rites and processions. Below are the main times and practical information for visitors and worshippers.

Alghero

The city’s observances take place between the cathedral and the historic center, with both morning liturgies and highly attended evening processions.

• 08:00 – Office of Readings and morning prayer at the Cathedral of Santa Maria.
• 11:20 – Via Crucis departs from the Church of the Misericordia, moving through the historic center to the cathedral.
• 11:40 – Raising of the Christ, accompanied by the Lo Frontuni musical association.
• 16:00 – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion presided by the Bishop in the cathedral: Passion reading, adoration of the Cross and Communion.
• Evening, from 20:00 – Procession of the Descent and, from 21:30, the main Good Friday procession that crosses much of the city, with stops near the cathedral and the seafront; return to the Church of the Misericordia late at night.

Practical tips: expect pedestrian routes and traffic changes; arrive early to secure a place for outdoor services.

Sassari

In Sassari the day centers on the Santissima Trinità church, the cathedral of San Nicola and several city parishes, featuring centuries-old devotional practices.

• 08:30 – Inalberamento del Cristo at the Santissima Trinità church.
• 09:30 – Procession of the Addolorata, visiting seven city churches in a traditional pilgrimage.
• 17:30 – Liturgical action at the Cathedral of San Nicola.
• 18:30 – S’Iscravamentu at the Trinità: deposition rite followed by the Way of the Cross and burial ceremony.

Practical tips: the pilgrimage touches multiple churches in sequence, so plan walking times and consult local maps if needed.

Porto Torres

The solemn observances in Porto Torres are focused on the Basilica of San Gavino and the Church of the Beata Vergine della Consolata.

• 09:00 – Traditional visit to the seven churches starting from the Basilica of San Gavino.
• 17:00 – Singing of the Divine Mercy.
• 18:00 – Solemn liturgical action with adoration of the Cross and S’Iscravamentu; the procession of the dead Christ then proceeds to the Church of the Beata Vergine della Consolata.

Practical tips: temporary road closures may occur during evening processions; please observe moments of silence and follow instructions from parish stewards.

Visitor notes

• Times are indicative; arrive early for crowded events.
• Respect liturgical practices and moments of devotion during processions.
• Check with local parishes for any last-minute changes.