Key facts
| Year of James I's entry into Palma commemorated by the celebrations | 1,229 year1,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Year the poem La Colcada was added to the programme | 1,965 year1 1 source |
| Year the standard burnt in 1894 was replaced by a new one | 1,969 year1 1 source |
| Start of the raising of the standard in the 2024 programme | 10:003 1 source |
| 2026 dates | 31 December 2026 (follows from the fixed rule; the 2026 timed programme has not been published) |
| How the date is set | Fixed date: 31 December, with the eve on 30 December. |
| Tickets | The celebrations take place in public space; the sources do not mention charges. |
| Best time to go | December; morning and midday on 31 December (times from previous years: standard at about 10:00-10:15, La Colcada at about midday) |
| Crowds | medium, with crowds on Plaça de Cort and along the procession route |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source
Getting there
- Plaça de Cort is in the old town; on 31 December leave the car in an underground car park and walk.
- Parking: Underground car parks around the centre (number of spaces not researched).
- Restrictions: Street closures along the procession route.
Questions and answers
When is the Festa de l'Estendard?
Always on 31 December, and the evening before, 30 December, there are Masses and a tribute to James I. The timed programme for 2026 has not yet been published; in previous years the standard was raised in the morning at about 10:00-10:15, and La Colcada was recited at midday.
Is the Festa de l'Estendard free?
The celebrations take place on Plaça de Cort and in the streets, and the sources list no charges.
How do I get to the Festa de l'Estendard and where do I park?
To the old town it is best to walk or take an EMT bus; leave the car in an underground car park outside the procession zone.
What is the historical significance of the Festa de l'Estendard?
The festival commemorates the entry of James I's troops into Palma on 31 December 1229, the beginning of the Kingdom of Mallorca. The Estendard burnt in 1894 and was only replaced in 1969.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Ensaïmada de Mallorca (PGI) 0 km
- Sobrassada de Mallorca (PGI) 0 km
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu) 0.3 km
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina 0.3 km
- Mercat de l'Olivar, Palma 0.6 km
Beaches
- Cala Major 4.2 km
- Playa de Palma (Platja de Palma) 9.4 km
Hiking trails
Towns and villages
- Palma de Mallorca 0 km
Festivals and events
- Palma Carnival: Sa Rua parade 0 km
- Holy Week in Palma 0.3 km
- Sant Joan Night, Palma 0.4 km
- Palma Marathon Mallorca 0.4 km
- Nit de l'Art, Palma art night 0.5 km
Related
More in this region: Palma and the Bay of Palma
Sources
- ca.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- visitpalma.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- majorcadailybulletin.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.