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Maundy Thursday

Thursday, 25 March 2027in 223 days

Public holiday

Maundy Thursday (Skírdagur) is the Thursday before Easter and a public holiday in Iceland. It commemorates the Last Supper; the Icelandic name derives from “skír”, meaning pure or bright, referring to the washing of the disciples' feet. For many Icelanders it marks the start of the Easter getaway, often to the ski slopes.

Coming years

YearDateWeekday
202725 March 2027Thursday
202813 April 2028Thursday
202929 March 2029Thursday
203018 April 2030Thursday
203110 April 2031Thursday
203225 March 2032Thursday

Questions & answers

When is Maundy Thursday 2027?
Maundy Thursday 2027 falls on Thursday, 25 March 2027.
When is Maundy Thursday 2028?
Maundy Thursday 2028 falls on Thursday, 13 April 2028.
Is Maundy Thursday a public holiday in Iceland?
Yes, Maundy Thursday is a statutory public holiday in Iceland.