The 316th Peñafrancia Festival in 2026 includes the 144th Feast of the Divino Rostro and the 316th Solemnity of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The annual fiesta, themed “Inâ: Nurturing a Growing Church through Participation,” begins with the Traslacion procession on September 11 and culminates with the traditional fluvial procession along the Naga River on September 19. To allow the entire university community to participate in the scheduled activities, work and classes will be suspended from Wednesday, September 16, to Monday, September 21.

Please take note of the following schedules and reminders:

Friday, September 11 – Traslacion Procession

For Higher Ed: P.E. students, student orgs, administration, and faculty will assemble at the Convered Courts and along the main roads at 10:00 a.m. Depart for Penafrancia Avenue at 10:30 a.m.

Assembly Time: 11:00 a.m. at Penafrancia Avenue, in front of Nitz Furniture

The start of the Traslacion Procession is at 12:00 n.n.

Attire: GrS, JHS & SHS – School Uniform

College – PE Uniform

Faculty, Staff, and the rest of the college students – White blouse, white polo, or plain white shirt.

Delegate Number: 14

Wednesday, September 16 – 6th Day of the Novena in Honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia

Everyone is invited to attend the AdNU-sponsored Mass in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia,

9:00 a.m. at the Metropolitan Cathedral, followed by the Field Demonstration of our College PE students in the cathedral grounds

I encourage everyone to participate in the Traslacion, the novena masses, and the other activities in honor of Ina. May these festival days truly bring us closer to Our Blessed Mother and to Her Son Jesus Christ.

Dios mabalos! Viva la Virgen!