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Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is told in the Christian Bible. It is the day after Maundy Thursday.
Is Good Friday a Public Holiday?
Good Friday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.
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About Good Friday
Read more about Good Friday.Good Friday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fri | Apr 19 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 2 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Apr 15 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Apr 7 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Mar 26 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Fri | Mar 30 | Good Friday | National 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.
