Holy Thursday
Great & Holy Thursday (Mystical Supper) — Thursday, April 9, 2026 in 2026.
The Mystical Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, the washing of the disciples' feet and the betrayal in Gethsemane are commemorated with the Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil the Great.
When is Holy Thursday in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Thursday, April 9, 2026. It is a moveable feast, counted from the date of Pascha, so it falls on a different date each year.
| Year | Date | Fasting that day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Great Lent |
| 2027 | Thursday, April 29, 2027 | Great Lent |
| 2028 | Thursday, April 13, 2028 | Great Lent |
| 2029 | Thursday, April 5, 2029 | Great Lent |
Fasting on Holy Thursday
Wine and oil are permitted; the Great Fast otherwise continues through Holy Week.
Fasting practice varies between jurisdictions, parishes and households — see the Orthodox fasting rules for the full picture and speak with your priest about your own rule.
See this feast in the calendar
Open the day itself for the saints, feast and fasting rule in full, browse April 2026, or see the whole of 2026.