Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
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 Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2027 | Thu | Mar 25 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
| 2029 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | National holiday |
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