Nov 29/30: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
This eclipse of November's Beaver Moon/ Frost Moon is a deep one - about 82% of the Moon's disc will be covered by the Earth's penumbral shadow. Watch it LIVE.
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.
Is Good Friday a Public Holiday?
Banks close on this day, but it is not a day off for the general population.
Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.
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About Good Friday
Read more about Good Friday.Good Friday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2016 | Fri | Mar 25 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Mar 30 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2019 | Fri | Apr 19 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 2 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Apr 15 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Apr 7 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Bank holiday |
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