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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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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
02
Holiday
FRI
03
Bridge Day
SAT
04
Weekend
SUN
05
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on April 3
📣 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).