Maundy Thursday in Spain
Thursday, March 25, 2027 ยท Europe/Madrid ยท Regional public holiday
When is Maundy Thursday in Spain in 2027?
Maundy Thursday in Spain is on Thursday, March 25, 2027 (Europe/Madrid). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 160 days ยท about 23 weeks ยท about 5 months. It falls on a Thursday.
Is Maundy Thursday a public holiday in Spain?
Maundy Thursday is a public holiday in Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castile and Leรณn, CastillaโLa Mancha, Extremadura, Galicia, the Community of Madrid, Murcia, Navarre, the Basque Country, La Rioja, Ceuta and Melilla, but not nationwide in Spain. In 2026 Jueves Santo is a holiday in 17 of the 19 autonomous communities and cities โ all except Cataluรฑa and the Comunitat Valenciana.
How Spain celebrates
Jueves Santo is a public holiday in most Spanish regions and one of the great nights of Semana Santa: hooded brotherhoods carry candlelit pasos through the streets of Seville, Mรกlaga and cities across the country.
What people eat
Torrijas โ fried bread soaked in milk or wine with honey and cinnamon โ plus garlic soup and potaje de vigilia, a Lenten chickpea, spinach and cod stew.