Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian bible.
Is Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?
Easter Sunday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2022, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus' resurrection from death.
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About Easter Sunday
Read more about Easter Sunday.Easter Sunday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2018 | Sun | Apr 1 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 21 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 12 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Apr 4 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 17 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 9 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Mar 31 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Mar 28 | Easter Sunday | 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.
