Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
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 in 24 cantons, where 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 | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fri | Apr 19 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2020 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 2 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2022 | Fri | Apr 15 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2023 | Fri | Apr 7 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2025 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2026 | Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2027 | Fri | Mar 26 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2028 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
| 2029 | Fri | Mar 30 | Good Friday | Common Local Holiday | All except TI, VS |
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.
