Jueves Santo [] Maundy Thursday
Event Category: All Events, Community Events, Religous/Spiritual, Mexico Holidays/Observances, and Easter Events
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Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) is a bank holiday in Mexico prior to Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Jesus’ last supper is remembered on this day.
Celebrate Maundy Thursday
Feature movies, cartoons or documentaries related to biblical stories, particularly about Jesus’ life, are often shown on television during Holy Week. Many people travel on vacation during the Holy Week long weekend so tourist destinations, particularly along the coast of Mexico, can be quite busy.
What’s Open or Closed?
Most banks and schools are closed in Mexico on Maundy Thursday.
About Maundy Thursday
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in Mexico, so Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week events across the country and within the church worldwide.