Good Friday in Greece
Quick Facts
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Μεγάλη Παρασκευή | Greek |
| Good Friday | English |
Good Friday 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013Good Friday 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014List of dates for other years
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday”. The atmosphere of the day is solemn and it is observed as a day of mourning to remember the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Many Orthodox churches retained the Julian calendar after the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Europe in 1582. Therefore they often follow a different Easter date compared with many western churches. Easter holidays, such as Good Friday, are “moveable feasts” as these dates change according to calendar calculations.
The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.
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About Good Friday
Read more about Good Friday.Good Friday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Apr 4 | 1980 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 24 | 1981 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 16 | 1982 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | May 6 | 1983 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 20 | 1984 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 12 | 1985 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | May 2 | 1986 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 17 | 1987 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 8 | 1988 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 28 | 1989 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 13 | 1990 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 5 | 1991 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 24 | 1992 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 16 | 1993 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 29 | 1994 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 21 | 1995 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 12 | 1996 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 25 | 1997 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 17 | 1998 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 9 | 1999 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 28 | 2000 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 13 | 2001 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | May 3 | 2002 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 25 | 2003 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 9 | 2004 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 29 | 2005 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 21 | 2006 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 6 | 2007 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 25 | 2008 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 17 | 2009 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 2 | 2010 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 22 | 2011 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 13 | 2012 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | May 3 | 2013 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 18 | 2014 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 10 | 2015 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
Other holidays in May 2013 in Greece
- Labor Day / May Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Easter Sunday ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
- Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013
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