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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?
While Maundy Thursday is not a public holiday, it is categorized as a silent day (stiller Tag) in all or part of Germany. In some states, special restrictions may apply for certain types of activities, such as concerts or dance events. Depending on the state, businesses may follow normal or restricted opening hours, or they may be closed for the day.
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 | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2027 | Thu | Mar 25 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2027 | Thu | Mar 25 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2028 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2028 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2029 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2029 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
| 2030 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian | All except BY |
| 2030 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Silent Day | Bavaria |
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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