Good Friday is the Friday before Easter, and it is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Most Western churches follow the Gregorian Calendar, while some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the Julian Calendar. Therefore, Eastern Good Friday and Western Good Friday often fall on different dates.
Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries, please see below for the observance days from 2020 to 2024.
| Holiday | Western | Weekday | Orthodox | Weekday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Apr 10, 2020 | Friday | Apr 17, 2020 | Friday |
| Good Friday | Apr 02, 2021 | Friday | Apr 30, 2021 | Friday |
| Good Friday | Apr 15, 2022 | Friday | Apr 22, 2022 | Friday |
| Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Apr 14, 2023 | Friday |
| Good Friday | Mar 29, 2024 | Friday | May 03, 2024 | Friday |
Please also check Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.