Good Friday
Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
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.
Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Is Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?
Even though Holy Saturday falls on Saturday, April 11, 2020, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in New Zealand.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sat | Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2016 | Sat | Mar 26 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2017 | Sat | Apr 15 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2018 | Sat | Mar 31 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2020 | Sat | Apr 11 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2021 | Sat | Apr 3 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2023 | Sat | Apr 8 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2024 | Sat | Mar 30 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
| 2025 | Sat | Apr 19 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
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