January: Wolf Moon
The January Full Moon is named after howling wolves. In some cultures, it was known as Old Moon, Ice Moon, Snow Moon, and the Moon after Yule.
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?
Maundy Thursday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus Christ's institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper.
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About Maundy Thursday
Read more about Maundy Thursday.Maundy Thursday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thu | Mar 24 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2017 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
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