Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter Sunday and commemorates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem.
The Christian church commemorates Good Friday as the day of Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death.
The crucifixion from Nidarosdomen in Trondheim.
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Is Good Friday a Public Holiday?
Good Friday is a public holiday in Norway. It is a day off for the general population, and all schools and most businesses are closed.
It is the day after Maundy Thursday and the day before Holy Saturday.
The dates for Easter changes every year as it depends on the day of the March Equinox.
About Good Friday in Other Countries
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.
