Holiday detail
Maundy Thursday
Also known as Huwebes Santo.
Maundy Thursday begins the solemn heart of Holy Week, remembering the Last Supper and the call to service and humility.
Quick facts
Meaning and traditions
Maundy Thursday, or Huwebes Santo, commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his disciples and the washing of their feet. In the Philippines, it marks the start of the most solemn stretch of Holy Week and often begins a multi-day break for families, workers, and students.
Common observances include church visits, Pabasa, foot-washing rites, fasting or abstinence, and quieter family routines. For planning, Maundy Thursday is especially important because it usually connects with Good Friday and Black Saturday, creating one of the clearest long breaks of the year.
Long-weekend note
This holiday creates a 4-day weekend from April 2-5, 2026.
No extra leave day is needed for this break.