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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 Black Saturday a Public Holiday?
Black Saturday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, 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 Black Saturday
Read more about Black Saturday.Black Saturday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Apr 11 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Apr 3 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Apr 8 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Mar 30 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Apr 19 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Apr 4 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Mar 27 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | Apr 15 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Mar 31 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working 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.
