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When is Holy Thursday 2026?
Holy Thursday 2026 is on Thursday, April 2, 2026. It's marked in 3 countries, including Cape Verde, Nicaragua and Peru.
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
See April 2 on the world mapHoly Thursday 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | April 2Thursday |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | April 2Thursday |
| 🇵🇪 PeruJueves Santo | April 2Thursday |
Questions about Holy Thursday
- When is Holy Thursday in 2026?
- Holy Thursday is on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Holy Thursday?
- Holy Thursday is marked in 3 countries: Cape Verde, Nicaragua and Peru.
- Is Holy Thursday a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Nicaragua and Peru. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Good Friday April 3
- Easter Monday April 6
- Independence Day January 1
- Easter Sunday April 5
- Holy Saturday April 4
- Maundy Thursday April 2
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
- Daylight Saving Time ends April 5
- Children's Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- Palm Sunday March 29
- Family Day February 16