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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?
Maundy Thursday is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Bangladesh allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
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
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Thu | Mar 24 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Thu | Apr 5 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Thu | Mar 20 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Thu | Apr 21 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Thu | Apr 5 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2015 | Thu | Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2016 | Thu | Mar 24 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Thu | Apr 13 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Thu | Mar 29 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Apr 18 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 1 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 14 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Optional Holiday |
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.
