When Is the March Equinox?
The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.
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?
Even though Holy Saturday falls on Saturday, April 3, 2021, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in South Africa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026 | Sat | Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | 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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