Major adjustments in schedule announced

The 461st Fiesta Sefior promises to be a spiritual renewal with millions of devotees expected to converge in Cebu City for the novenario, processions, and feast of the beloved Santo Nifio.

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In a press conference, the Augustinian community confirmed that the Walk with Mary, traditionally held on a Friday, will now take place on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at 4:00 a.m.

Following the dawn procession, the image of the Santo Nifio will stay overnight at the National Shrine of St. Joseph in Mandaue City, allowing more time for local devotees to venerate the Holy Child.

On January 16 (Friday), the image will then travel to the Nuestra Sefiora de Regla National Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City for a second overnight stay before returning to Cebu City for the Fluvial Procession and Grand Solemn Pro ion.

“This adjustment responds to longstanding requests from devotees in Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu who wish to spend more time with the Santo Nifio,” explained Fr. Jules Van ‘Almerez, OSA, media liaison of the Basilica. “It’s a pastoral decision to bring the Child Jesus closer to the people,” he said.

The new schedule extends the Traslacion and provides two nights for prayer vigils and Eucharistic celebrations in the twin cities.

FLUVIAL’S OFFICIAL GALLEON