Ethiopian Good Friday in Ethiopia

When Is Ethiopian Good Friday 2020?

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Quick Facts

This year:	Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Next year:	Fri, Apr 17, 2020
Type:	Public Holiday

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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 Ethiopian Good Friday a Public Holiday?

Ethiopian Good Friday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.
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About Ethiopian Good Friday

Ethiopian Good Friday Observances

Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2015	Fri	Apr 10	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2016	Fri	Apr 29	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2017	Fri	Apr 14	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2018	Fri	Apr 6	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2019	Fri	Apr 26	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2020	Fri	Apr 17	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2021	Fri	Apr 30	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2022	Fri	Apr 22	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2023	Fri	Apr 14	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2024	Fri	May 3	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday
2025	Fri	Apr 18	Ethiopian Good Friday	Public Holiday