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Good Friday 2024 in Pakistan

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?

Good Friday is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Pakistan allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.

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About Good Friday

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Good Friday Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.

Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers from specific groups, religious denominations, or sects. The holiday should not result in any substantial work disruption.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2005FriMar 25Good FridayOptional Holiday
2006FriApr 14Good FridayOptional Holiday
2007FriApr 6Good FridayOptional Holiday
2008FriMar 21Good FridayOptional Holiday
2009FriApr 10Good FridayOptional Holiday
2010FriApr 2Good FridayOptional Holiday
2011FriApr 22Good FridayOptional Holiday
2012FriApr 6Good FridayOptional Holiday
2013FriMar 29Good FridayOptional Holiday
2014FriApr 18Good FridayOptional Holiday
2015FriApr 3Good FridayOptional Holiday
2016FriMar 25Good FridayOptional Holiday
2017FriApr 14Good FridayOptional Holiday
2018FriMar 30Good FridayOptional Holiday
2019FriApr 19Good FridayOptional Holiday
2020FriApr 10Good FridayOptional Holiday
2021FriApr 2Good FridayOptional Holiday
2022FriApr 15Good FridayOptional Holiday
2023FriApr 7Good FridayOptional Holiday
2024FriMar 29Good FridayOptional Holiday
2025FriApr 18Good FridayOptional 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.