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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.
Is Maundy Thursday a Public Holiday?
Maundy Thursday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2016 | Thu | Mar 24 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2017 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day |
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