When is Holy Thursday 2026?
In 2026, Holy Thursday falls on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) commemorates the Last Supper, at which Jesus instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood and gave the commandment of love. The evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins the sacred Triduum.
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Key liturgical dates in 2026
| Ash Wednesday | February 18, 2026 |
| Palm Sunday | March 29, 2026 |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 |
| Ascension | May 14, 2026 |
| Pentecost | May 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holy Thursday in 2026?
In 2026, Holy Thursday falls on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Why does the date of Holy Thursday change each year?
Its date depends on the date of Easter, which is a movable feast set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because Easter moves, so do the feasts calculated from it.