Maundy Thursday in Germany

Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper, which is described in the Christian bible. The day is also known as Passion Thursday, Paschal Thursday or Sheer (or Shere) Thursday. It is the day before Good Friday and occurs during Holy Week.

Stained Glass of the Last Supper — Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus Christ's institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper.

About Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday Type
Thu	Apr 1	2010	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Apr 21	2011	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Apr 5	2012	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Mar 28	2013	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Apr 17	2014	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Apr 2	2015	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Mar 24	2016	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Apr 13	2017	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Mar 29	2018	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Apr 18	2019	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day
Thu	Apr 9	2020	Maundy Thursday	Silent Day

Quick Facts

Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.

Maundy Thursday 2018

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Maundy Thursday 2019

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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List of dates for other years

Other holidays in March 2019 in Germany

Shrove Monday – Monday, March 4, 2019
Carnival/Shrove Tuesday – Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Carnival/Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Fun Holiday on March 29, 2019

Smoke and Mirrors Day

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