Holy Week & Easter Celebrations – 2025

Date
From Saturday 12 April 2025 at 17h00
To Sunday 20 April 2025 at 20h00

See below for the schedule and access arrangements for the Holy Week and Easter Triduum celebrations.

Discover the meaning of Holy Week & Easter
The Holy Week celebrations at Notre-Dame de Paris invite everyone to relive the final days of Christ in a spirit of prayer and reflection, leading up to the light and joy of Easter. All are invited to meditate on the mystery of Christ’s Passion & Resurrection. Out of love for humanity, he offered his life, triumphing over death and sin so that all who believe in him may receive salvation and eternal life.
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Access to the Cathedral and Celebrations

An exceptional crowd is expected for Holy Week and Easter celebrations, from April 12 to April 20, 2025.

Visiting the Cathedral

We recommend choosing another time for your visit, as access to the cathedral may be difficult due to the large number of worshippers.

Certain access times to the Cathedral have been adjusted due to the large number of liturgical celebrations.

  • Wednesday, April 16 – The cathedral closes for visits at 2:30 PM (last entry at 1:30 PM).
  • Saturday, April 19 – The cathedral closes at 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).

Attending Holy Week Celebrations

Reservations are not possible for Masses. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time, keeping in mind that queues may be long, and access to the cathedral is not guaranteed.

Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility (PRM)

A designated entrance for people with reduced mobility (upon presentation of valid documentation) is available near the central portal. Our teams will be there to welcome you.

Access to the cathedral remains subject to strict capacity limits. If maximum capacity is reached, entry may be temporarily restricted—even for priority visitors. One accompanying person is allowed.

Celebration Schedule

Saturday, April 19 – Holy Saturday

The cathedral will close exceptionally at 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).

  • 9:00 AM – Office of Tenebrae
  • 9:00 PM – Easter Vigil (faithful can access the cathedral from 8:15 PM).

 

Sunday, April 20 – Easter Sunday

  • 8:30 AM – Mass
  • 9:30 AM – Lauds
  • 10:00 AM – Gregorian Mass
  • 11:30 AM – Mass
  • 4:00 PM – Ecumenical celebration of the Easter mystery, presided over by Mgr Laurent Ulrich, Archbishop of Paris, with leaders of Christian communities and their faithful
  • No Vespers at 5:30 PM
  • 6:00 PM – Mass

As we journey toward Easter, may the promise and light of the Resurrection illuminate our hearts and renew our hope!

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