Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper, which is described in the Christian Bible.
Is Maundy Thursday a Public Holiday?
Maundy Thursday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Ceremonial foot-washing is a ritual on Maundy Thursday to imitate Jesus, who washed his disciples’ feet.
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About Maundy Thursday
Read more about Maundy Thursday.Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2027 | Thu | Mar 25 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
| 2028 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday (Non-Working Day) | National holiday, Christian |
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