Sky Guide for April 2026
What’s up in the day and night sky in April 2026, including a ghostly lunar glow, Moon-planet meetups, and the Lyrid meteor shower.
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?
Even though Good Friday falls on Friday, April 3, 2026, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Jordan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 2 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2022 | Fri | Apr 15 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2023 | Fri | Apr 7 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2025 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2026 | Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2027 | Fri | Mar 26 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2028 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2029 | Fri | Mar 30 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2030 | Fri | Apr 19 | Good Friday | Observance |
| 2031 | Fri | Apr 11 | Good Friday | Observance |
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.
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