Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.
Is Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?
Holy Saturday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.
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About Holy Saturday
Read more about Holy Saturday.Holy Saturday Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sat | Mar 26 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Sat | Apr 15 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Sat | Apr 7 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Sat | Mar 22 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Sat | Apr 11 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Sat | Apr 3 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Sat | Apr 23 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Sat | Apr 7 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Sat | Mar 30 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Sat | Apr 19 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2015 | Sat | Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2016 | Sat | Mar 26 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Sat | Apr 15 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Sat | Mar 31 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Apr 11 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Apr 3 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Apr 8 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Mar 30 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Apr 19 | Holy Saturday | Optional Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
