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Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 25, 2027
March 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly closed
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 25 Holiday
FRI 26 Bridge Day
SAT 27 Weekend
SUN 28 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 26

📣 Traveler notes

Vatican City, located within Rome, is a global center for Catholicism, featuring key sites like St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Respect religious ceremonies and dress modestly.
  • Be mindful of photography rules within sacred spaces.
  • Arrive early to manage crowds.
  • Check opening hours in advance.
  • Follow all guidelines regarding religious ceremonies and maintain respectful dress. Adhere strictly to photography rules within sacred spaces.

About this holiday

Maundy Thursday involves the Tenebrae, a Western Christian religious service held before Easter, which is characterized by a gradual dimming of candles and concludes with loud noises (strepitus).