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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Religious festival · Corfu
Saint Spyridon processions
11 August & 12 December 2026
2026
11 August & 12 December 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Corfu
What it is
Saint Spyridon processions explained
Corfu's patron saint is paraded in a silver reliquary four times a year, marking the island's deliverances from plague, famine and siege — the August litany is the largest.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Corfu tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Saint Spyridon processions, explained
What is Saint Spyridon processions?
Corfu's patron saint is paraded in a silver reliquary four times a year, marking the island's deliverances from plague, famine and siege — the August litany is the largest. It's a religious event held in Corfu.
When is Saint Spyridon processions in 2026?
Saint Spyridon processions runs 11 August & 12 December 2026 in Corfu. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Saint Spyridon processions free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Saint Spyridon processions is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Saint Spyridon processions?
Book a room in Corfu itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Corfu also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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