The City Council of Herencia, through the Women’s Center, has launched the 5th Edition of the Conciliatory Holy Week. This initiative, part of the Corresponsables Plan, aims to facilitate childcare for minors during the Holy Week vacation period and support the reconciliation of work and family life in the municipality.
The initiative will take place on March 30 and 31 and April 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with an option for early arrival at 8:00 AM for families in need. The program will be organized by age groups and held in two municipal venues: the Municipal Nursery School and the Pablo Iglesias Youth Center.
This proposal is part of a public policy promoted by the Corresponsables Plan, funded by the Ministry of Equality, the Secretariat of State for Equality, and the Institute of Women of Castilla-La Mancha. It aims to enable mothers and fathers to maintain their work or training activities while their children are cared for. The measure, as emphasized by the councilor for Equality, Aitor Gallego de la Sacristana, seeks to provide real solutions to everyday needs and enhance equality of opportunity.
Two age groups and two municipal venues
The 5th Conciliatory Holy Week is designed with a clear age distribution. On one hand, the resource is aimed at the Nursery School, for children born in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with a specific condition: only those currently enrolled and attending the Nursery School can apply.
On the other hand, the Pablo Iglesias Youth Center will accommodate the group of children born between 2016 and 2022, thus extending coverage to ages that often coincide with periods when families face the most difficulties in reconciling non-school periods with work schedules.
In both cases, the general schedule will be in the morning, with the option to start at 8:00 AM for those who need it. The City Council also reminds that this is a reconciliation resource and not a recreational service, appealing for responsible use when families plan to enjoy vacation rest during those dates.
Application deadline: March 2 to 6
The application period will be open from 9:00 AM on March 2 until 2:00 PM on March 6. Documentation must be sent via email to the Women’s Center: [email protected].
Once the pre-registration period is over, the documentation will be reviewed, and places will be allocated between March 9 and 13, according to established evaluation criteria.
Criteria for allocation of places
The allocation of places will take into account the following criteria, in the indicated order:
- Income level of the family unit.
- Women victims of gender violence and other forms of violence against women.
- Single-parent families.
- Presence of persons with disabilities in the family.
- Risk of social exclusion.
- Individuals applying for international asylum or with refugee status.
- Family units with care burdens for relatives or dependent persons.
- Residency in the locality.
The City Council reminds that places are limited and, if more applications are received than available spots, they will be allocated according to these criteria.
Fee, confirmation, and payment
Once the allocation is communicated, a €20 deposit must be made to the bank account indicated by the City Council to finalize the booking. The provided account number is:
- Globalcaja: ES24 3190 2018 9320 1351 4225
- Concept: Corresponsables Holy Week 2026 and child’s name.
The payment receipt should be sent to [email protected]. If not presented within 2 days, it will be understood that the spot is forfeited.
Information and contact
For more information, interested individuals can contact the Women’s Center of Herencia located at Plaza de la Virgen, 1, or call 926 57 32 72. A WhatsApp number: 687 62 11 87 is also available.
With this new edition, the City Council reaffirms its commitment to measures that support families and contribute to improving reconciliation during a particularly challenging time for many households: non-school days that do not always align with work schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Conciliatory Holy Week held in Herencia in 2026?
On March 30 and 31 and April 1, 2026.
What is the schedule and is there an option for early entry?
The schedule is from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with an option for early entry at 8:00 AM for families who need it.
How and when can one apply for a spot?
Applications can be sent via email to [email protected] from March 2 (9:00 AM) to March 6 (2:00 PM).
Which children can participate and where will the activities take place?
At the Nursery School: children born 2023–2025 (only current enrolled and attending students). At the Pablo Iglesias Youth Center: children born 2016–2022.
Spanish post in Herencia activa la V Semana Santa Conciliadora para apoyar a las familias del 30 de marzo al 1 de abril
