🍞 Maundy Thursday Countdown
When is Maundy Thursday?
Maundy Thursday always falls on the Thursday before Easter Sunday (three days prior), so its date moves with Easter each year.
The history of Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, when Jesus is said to have washed his disciples' feet and shared a final meal with them before his crucifixion. In the UK, the day is also associated with the Royal Maundy, a centuries-old tradition in which the reigning monarch distributes specially minted Maundy money to elderly recipients.
The name 'Maundy' derives from the Latin 'mandatum' (commandment), referring to Jesus's instruction to his disciples to love one another.
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Frequently asked questions
Maundy Thursday always falls on the Thursday before Easter Sunday.
No — it's a widely observed occasion but not an official UK bank holiday, so banks, schools and businesses generally stay open.
A centuries-old UK tradition in which the reigning monarch distributes specially minted Maundy money to elderly recipients at a ceremony.
It derives from the Latin 'mandatum' (commandment), referencing Jesus's instruction to his disciples to love one another.