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Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) is a bank holiday in Mexico prior to Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Jesus’ last supper is remembered on this day.
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 is part of Holy Week, which observes Jesus' last days, his death, and resurrection.
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Celebrate Maundy Thursday
Feature movies, cartoons or documentaries related to biblical stories, particularly about Jesus’ life, are often shown on television during Holy Week. Many people travel on vacation during the Holy Week long weekend so tourist destinations, particularly along the coast of Mexico, can be quite busy.
What's Open or Closed?
Most banks and schools are closed in Mexico on Maundy Thursday.
About Maundy Thursday
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in Mexico, so Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week events across the country and within the church worldwide.
About Maundy Thursday in Other Countries
Read more about Maundy Thursday.Maundy Thursday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2027 | Thu | Mar 25 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Bank holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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