Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday falls three days before Easter Sunday and remembers the Last Supper.
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Maundy Thursday recalls Jesus sharing a final meal with his disciples. The name comes from the Latin for command, after his instruction to love one another, and some churches re-enact the washing of feet. In the UK the monarch traditionally gives out Maundy money on this day.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Thursday 13 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Thursday 29 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- Church of England: Lent, Holy Week and Easter
- Liturgy Office (Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales): table of moveable feasts
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