Good Friday
Good Friday
Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, marked by solemn church services, fasting, and processions, observed two days before Easter Sunday.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="good-friday"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Date Rule
- Friday before Easter Sunday (March-April)
- Public Holiday
- Yes
- Religion
- ✝️ Christianity
About this Holiday
Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, marked by solemn church services, fasting, the Stations of the Cross, and processions, observed two days before Easter Sunday.
Countries (71)
Andorra
Public holiday
Angola
Public holiday
Argentina
Public holiday
Australia
Public holiday
Bolivia
Public holiday
Botswana
Public holiday
Brazil
Public holiday
Bulgaria
Public holiday
Cameroon
Public holiday
Canada
Public holiday
Chile
Public holiday
Colombia
Public holiday
Costa Rica
Public holiday
Cuba
Public holiday
Cyprus
Public holiday
Czech Republic
Public holiday
Denmark
Public holiday
Dominican Republic
Public holiday
Ecuador
Public holiday
El Salvador
Public holiday
Estonia
Public holiday
Eswatini
Public holiday
Ethiopia
Public holiday
Finland
Public holiday
Georgia
Public holiday
Germany
Public holiday
Ghana
Public holiday
Greece
Public holiday
Guatemala
Public holiday
Honduras
Public holiday
Hungary
Public holiday
Iceland
Public holiday
India
Public holiday
Indonesia
Public holiday
Ireland
Public holiday
Italy
Public holiday
Jamaica
Public holiday
Kenya
Public holiday
Latvia
Public holiday
Lesotho
Public holiday
Malawi
Public holiday
Malta
Public holiday
Marshall Islands
Public holiday
Mexico
Public holiday
Namibia
Public holiday
Netherlands
Public holiday
New Zealand
Public holiday
Nicaragua
Public holiday
Nigeria
Public holiday
Norway
Public holiday
Panama
Public holiday
Paraguay
Public holiday
Peru
Public holiday
Philippines
Public holiday
Portugal
Public holiday
Serbia
Public holiday
Singapore
Public holiday
Slovakia
Public holiday
South Africa
Public holiday
Spain
Public holiday
Suriname
Public holiday
Sweden
Public holiday
Tanzania
Public holiday
Timor-Leste
Public holiday
Trinidad and Tobago
Public holiday
Uganda
Public holiday
United Kingdom
Public holiday
United States
Public holiday
Venezuela
Public holiday
Zambia
Public holiday
Zimbabwe
Public holiday
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇦🇺 Australia | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇨🇦 Canada | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇨🇱 Chile | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇫🇮 Finland | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇩🇪 Germany | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇮🇳 India | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇰🇪 Kenya | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇳🇴 Norway | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇵🇪 Peru | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇵🇭 Philippines | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | Yes |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Good Friday falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday, two days before Easter. It is a moveable feast, occurring between March 20 and April 23 depending on the date of Easter. The date changes each year according to the computus calculation.
Good Friday is a Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. It is the most somber day in the Christian calendar, observed with solemn church services, fasting, and processions. Despite its name, 'Good' refers to the holy or pious nature of the day in older English usage.
Good Friday is observed in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Philippines, New Zealand, and Ireland, among many others. It is widely recognized in Christian-majority countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania.
Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries including the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Philippines, and most Caribbean nations. In the United States, it is not a federal holiday but is observed as a state holiday in some states and by many businesses.
Good Friday traditions include attending church services, the Stations of the Cross (Via Crucis), fasting or abstaining from meat, and attending solemn processions. Traditional foods include hot cross buns in the UK and fish dishes. In the Philippines, dramatic re-enactments of the crucifixion are held in many communities.
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