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Maundy Thursday 2026 in Norway

Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper

Painting of 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

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Maundy Thursday Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
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
2029 Thu Mar 29 Maundy Thursday National holiday
2030 Thu Apr 18 Maundy Thursday National holiday

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