When Is the March Equinox?
The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.
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.
©iStockphoto.com/Richard Goerg
About Good Friday (Orthodox)
Read more about Good Friday (Orthodox).Good Friday (Orthodox) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
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.
You Might Also Like
March: Worm Moon
The Full Moon in March is the Worm Moon. It is also called Lenten Moon, Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Chaste Moon, Sugar Moon, and Sap Moon.
Easter Saturday (Orthodox)
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.