The Sinulog Festival Cebu, celebrated every January, stands as the Philippines’ grandest cultural and religious event. This vibrant festival honors Santo Niño, Cebu’s patron saint, blending tradition, faith, and festivity. Join millions in experiencing novena masses, lively parades, and intricate street dances, making Sinulog a highlight of Cebu’s cultural calendar.
460th Fiesta Señor Schedule of Novena Masses and Religious Rites
The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu released the roster of Novena Masses for the Sinulog Festival Celebration this year with the theme, “Santo Niño:” Hope of the Pilgrim Church”.
DAY 1 | January 9, 2025
4:00 AM | Penitential Walk with Jesus (Fuente Osmeña to Basilica)
5:00 AM | Opening Salvo (Installation of the 2025 Hermano-Hermana)
7:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
8:00 AM | English Mass
10:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
11:30 AM | Cebuano Mass
1:00 PM | English Mass
2:30 PM | Cebuano Mass
4:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
5:30 PM | English Mass
7:00 PM | English Mass
DAY 2-8 | January 10-16, 2025
4:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
5:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
7:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
8:30 AM | English Mass
10:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
11:30 AM | Cebuano Mass
1:00 PM | English Mass
2:30 PM | Cebuano Mass
4:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
5:30 PM | English Mass
7:00 PM | English Mass
DAY 9 | January 17, 2025
4:00 AM | Walk with Mary (Fuente Osmeña to Basilica)
5:00 AM | “Misa de Traslacion”
7:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
8:30 AM | English Mass
9:00 AM | Welcome Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Parish and National Shrine
10:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
11:30 AM | Cebuano Mass
12:30 PM | DepEd R07 HALAD
2:30 PM | Cebuano Mass
4:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
5:30 PM | English Mass
7:00 PM | English Mass
11:00 PM | Send-off Mass at the National Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph
VISPERAS DAY | January 18, 2025
12:00 MN | TRASLACION TO LAPU-LAPU
4:00 AM | Send-off Mass at Nuestra Senora De Regla – Parish National Shrine
5:30 AM | Mobile Procession to NavForCen Fluvial Parade
5:30 AM | Cebuano Mass
7:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
8:00 AM | Short Foot Procession
9:00 AM | Re-enactment (Mass, Baptism, and Wedding)
11:00 AM | Closing of the Basilica Compound for the Solemn Foot Procession
1:00 PM | SOLEMN FOOT PROCESSION
6:00 PM | SOLEMN VISPERAS MASS
ONE HOUR RELIGIOUS SINULOG DANCE AFTER THE MASS
FIESTA DAY | January 19, 2025
4:00 AM | Mañanita Mass
6:00 AM | Solemn Pontifical Mass (Presider: Most Rev. Jose S. Palma, D.D)
8:30 AM | English Mass
10:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
11:30 AM | Cebuano Mass
1:00 PM | English Mass
2:30 PM | Cebuano Mass
4:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
5:30 PM | English Mass
7:00 PM | English Mass
THANKSGIVING DAY | January 20, 2025
6:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
7:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
8:30 AM | English Mass
10:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
12:30 PM | English Mass
1:00 PM | English Mass
2:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
4:00 PM | Cebuano Mass (Mass for the Deceased Members of Confradia del Sto. Niño de Cebu)
5:30 PM | English Mass
7:00 PM | English Mass
ADLAW SA HUBO | January 24, 2025
4:00 AM | Misa Solemne sa “Hubo”
6:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
7:00 AM | English Mass
8:00 AM | English Mass
9:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
10:00 AM | Cebuano Mass
12:00 NN | English Mass
1:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
2:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
3:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
4:00 PM | Cebuano Mass
5:00 PM | English Mass
6:00 PM | English Mass
7:00 PM | English Mass
Honoring Santo NiñoThe Sinulog Festival is deeply rooted in devotion to Santo Niño, the Holy Child Jesus. Held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, it combines solemn religious rituals with grand cultural displays. The festival’s name, “Sinulog,” reflects the traditional dance movements mimicking the flow of water, symbolizing Cebu’s rich heritage.
While Cebu remains the heart of Sinulog, cities like Maasin in Southern Leyte and Balingasag in Misamis Oriental hold their own unique versions of this festival. These celebrations unite communities in their shared devotion to Santo Niño, showcasing the Philippines’ diverse cultural expressions.
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The Sinulog Festival Cebu is a must-see event, offering a harmonious blend of faith, culture, and joy. This January, immerse yourself in a celebration that honors Santo Niño while showcasing the rich heritage of Cebu. From solemn novenas to dynamic parades, Sinulog promises an unforgettable experience.
Viva Pit Señor! Celebrate life, culture, and devotion at the Sinulog Festival Cebu.
For more details, follow the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu official Facebook Page.
