Happy Year of the Ox!
Get ready for firecrackers and dragon parades as communities all over the world welcome the Year of the Ox on Friday, February 12.
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.
Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus Christ's institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper.
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About Maundy Thursday
Read more about Maundy Thursday.Maundy Thursday Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2021.
Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thu | Mar 24 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
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