Good Friday in Sweden
Quick Facts
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Långfredagen | Swedish |
| Good Friday | English |
Good Friday 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013Good Friday 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014List of dates for other years
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.
Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.
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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 17 | 1981 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 9 | 1982 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 1 | 1983 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 20 | 1984 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 5 | 1985 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 28 | 1986 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 17 | 1987 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 1 | 1988 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 24 | 1989 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 13 | 1990 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 29 | 1991 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 17 | 1992 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 9 | 1993 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 1 | 1994 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 14 | 1995 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 5 | 1996 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 28 | 1997 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 10 | 1998 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 2 | 1999 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 21 | 2000 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 13 | 2001 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 29 | 2002 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 18 | 2003 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 9 | 2004 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 25 | 2005 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 14 | 2006 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 6 | 2007 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 21 | 2008 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 10 | 2009 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 2 | 2010 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 22 | 2011 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 6 | 2012 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Mar 29 | 2013 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 18 | 2014 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Fri | Apr 3 | 2015 | Good Friday | Public holiday |
Other holidays in March 2013 in Sweden
- March equinox ―Wednesday, March 20, 2013
- Holy Saturday ―Saturday, March 30, 2013
- Daylight Saving Time starts ―Sunday, March 31, 2013
- Easter Day ―Sunday, March 31, 2013
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