When is Maundy Thursday in 2026?

Maundy Thursday is on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Which countries celebrate Maundy Thursday?

Maundy Thursday is marked in 37 countries: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechia, Denmark and Dominican Republic, and 25 more.

Is Maundy Thursday a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland and Mexico and 8 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is Maundy Thursday 2026?

Maundy Thursday 2026 is on Thursday, April 2, 2026. It's marked in 37 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia and Canada.

Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.

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Maundy Thursday 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇦🇷 Argentina	April 2Thursday	Optional holiday
🇦🇺 Australia	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	April 2Thursday	Optional holiday
🇧🇴 Bolivia	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇨🇦 Canada	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇨🇱 Chile	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇨🇴 ColombiaJueves Santo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇨🇷 Costa RicaJueves Santo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇨🇺 Cuba	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇨🇿 Czechia	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇩🇰 DenmarkSkærtorsdag	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇪🇨 Ecuador	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇸🇻 El Salvador	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇫🇴 Faroe IslandsSkírhósdagur	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇩🇪 Germany	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇬🇱 GreenlandSisamanngortoq illernartoq	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇬🇹 Guatemala	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇭🇹 HaitiJeudi saint	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇭🇳 HondurasHoly Thursday	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇮🇸 IcelandSkírdagur	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇮🇳 India	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇮🇪 Ireland	April 2Thursday	Observance
🇲🇽 MexicoJueves Santo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇳🇮 Nicaragua	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇳🇴 NorwaySkjærtorsdag	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇵🇦 Panama	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇵🇾 ParaguayJueves Santo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇵🇪 PeruJueves Santo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇵🇭 PhilippinesHuwebes Santo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇪🇸 SpainJueves Santo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇸🇯 Svalbard & Jan MayenSkjærtorsdag	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin IslandsHoly Thursday	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇺🇸 United States	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday
🇺🇾 UruguaySemana de Turismo	April 2Thursday	Public holiday
🇻🇪 Venezuela	April 2Thursday	Religious holiday

Questions about Maundy Thursday

When is Maundy Thursday in 2026?: Maundy Thursday is on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Which countries celebrate Maundy Thursday?: Maundy Thursday is marked in 37 countries: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechia, Denmark and Dominican Republic, and 25 more.
Is Maundy Thursday a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland and Mexico and 8 other countries. 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
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
Youth Day February 11