Good Friday in South Africa

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.

Click to see more detail. — Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.

About Good Friday

Good Friday Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday Type
Fri	Apr 2	2010	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Apr 22	2011	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Apr 6	2012	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Mar 29	2013	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Apr 18	2014	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Apr 3	2015	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Mar 25	2016	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Apr 14	2017	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Mar 30	2018	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Apr 19	2019	Good Friday	Public Holiday
Fri	Apr 10	2020	Good Friday	Public Holiday

Quick Facts

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Good Friday 2018

Friday, March 30, 2018

Good Friday 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019

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List of dates for other years

Related holidays

Holy Saturday – Saturday, March 31, 2018
Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 1, 2018
Family Day – Monday, April 2, 2018

Other holidays in March 2018 in South Africa

Holi – Friday, March 2, 2018
Human Rights Day – Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Holy Saturday – Saturday, March 31, 2018

Fun Holiday on March 30, 2018

Take a Walk in the Park Day

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