Madrid strengthens the Metro for Holy Week and will close Sol from 17:30 on Friday 3

Madrid Metro is increasing the number of trains on the most central lines during Holy Week. Sol station will close on Friday afternoon. The changes are intended for people moving around the centre and attending processions. The measures seek to prevent overcrowding.

Holy Week brings important adjustments to mobility in central Madrid. Metro is strengthening service on lines 1, 2, 3 and 5, especially during the busiest time slots, to make travel easier for those attending processions or simply crossing the city these days. The increase in trains will be particularly notable on line 2, where at some times up to 125% more trains than usual will run.

The special arrangements will be activated on 1, 2 and 3 April from 17:00 and will remain in place until the end of service. The aim is to absorb the increased number of passengers in the areas closest to the procession routes, where greater movement is expected from both residents and visitors.

On Friday 3 April, Sol station will close its entrances to the public from 17:30 until the end of service, a measure taken at the request of the Policía Nacional to prevent large gatherings in the very centre. Trains will continue to stop at Sol only to allow transfers between lines, but it will not be possible to enter or leave the station to the street. Depending on passenger numbers, other temporary closures could take place at Sol or Gran Vía during Holy Week.

In addition to the increased number of trains, Metro de Madrid will deploy more staff at key stations and increase the security presence, especially at points such as Sol, Ópera, Callao, Gran Vía and Sevilla, where heavier passenger traffic is expected. The aim is to ensure an orderly and safe flow at entrances and platforms.

Metro de Madrid is much more than a means of transport: it is the city’s daily pulse and a barometer of its social and cultural activity. On significant dates such as Holy Week, its capacity to adapt is key to keeping urban life going, even when the centre is transformed into a setting for celebrations and mass gatherings. Madrid is already beginning to move in that direction.

Confirmed Metro Madrid Holy Week 2026 measures: increased service on lines 1/2/3/5 (up to 125% on line 2) 1–3 Apr from 17:00 (to absorb central processions); Sol closed to the public on Good Friday 3 Apr from 17:30 (transfers only; possible Gran Vía L5 closure); additional staff/security at Sol/Ópera/Callao/Gran Vía/Sevilla. This coincides with Viernes Dolores on 27 Mar and processions from 29 Mar–5 Apr (pedestrianisation/road closures in the centre 11:00–21:00).