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

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Good Friday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2015Fri3 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
2016Fri25 MarGood FridayPublic Holiday
2017Fri14 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
2018Fri30 MarGood FridayPublic Holiday
2019Fri19 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
2020Fri10 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
2021Fri2 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
2022Fri15 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
2023Fri7 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
2024Fri29 MarGood FridayPublic Holiday
2025Fri18 AprGood FridayPublic Holiday
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When Is Good Friday 2020?

Quick Facts

This year:Fri, 19 Apr 2019
Next year:Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Type:Public Holiday