Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha
For India's more than 200 million Muslims, Bakrid, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the holiest days of the year.
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?
Although Maundy Thursday is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Mahavir Jayanti in 2022.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2027 | Thu | Mar 25 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
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