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Madrid Sets Monday Holiday as Almudena Festivities Fill the Weekend

City officials roll out free concerts, processions and pastry giveaways to showcase the blend of religious devotion with civic tradition.

Overview

  • Monday, November 10, is a municipal holiday in Madrid after the Almudena feast on Sunday, November 9, was moved to create a local long weekend.
  • The main day features an 11:00 a.m. mass on the Cathedral of the Almudena esplanade followed by the traditional procession through the historic center.
  • The city’s program includes Patronas 2025, a series of 22 women-led concerts in Madrid en Vivo venues running from November 6 to 9 with Eventim’s collaboration.
  • ACYRE Madrid will prepare and hand out the traditional Corona de la Almudena in Plaza Mayor from 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, offering more than 1,000 portions while supplies last.
  • The Turris bakery chain is promoting the festival by giving a free Corona de la Almudena to customers named Almudena who visit its Madrid shops on November 7, 8 or 9.