Easter Saturday (Orthodox)
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide. more
Good Friday (Orthodox) in Albania
Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. The Orthodox Easter dates usually differ from the dates used by western churches because most Orthodox churches retained some version of the Julian calendar, which is older than the Gregorian calendar, commonly used today.
Is Good Friday (Orthodox) a Public Holiday?
Good Friday (Orthodox) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.
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About Good Friday (Orthodox)
Read more about Good Friday (Orthodox).Good Friday (Orthodox) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2016 | Fri | Apr 29 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2017 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2018 | Fri | Apr 6 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2019 | Fri | Apr 26 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2020 | Fri | Apr 17 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 30 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2022 | Fri | Apr 22 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2023 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2024 | Fri | May 3 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2025 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
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