Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.
Is Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?
Holy Saturday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.
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About Holy Saturday
Read more about Holy Saturday.Holy Saturday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sat | Mar 31 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Apr 11 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Apr 3 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Apr 8 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Mar 30 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Apr 19 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Mar 27 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | Apr 15 | Holy Saturday | 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.
