Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter Sunday and commemorates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem.
Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper
The last supper is a well-known scene in church paintings.
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Is Maundy Thursday a Public Holiday?
Maundy Thursday is a public holiday in Norway. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Maundy Thursday is an early day of the Easter celebration, or Holy Week, and is also known as Passion Thursday, Paschal Thursday or Sheer (or Shere) Thursday. It is the day before Good Friday.
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 | National holiday |
| 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 |
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