How Many Days Until Good Friday?
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days until Good Friday
When is Good Friday?
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday.
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It's a public holiday in the UK, Canada, Australia, much of Europe, and many other countries, and stock markets in the US close for the day.
Good Friday dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | April 14, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | March 30, 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | April 19, 2030 | Friday |
| 2031 | April 11, 2031 | Friday |
| 2032 | March 26, 2032 | Friday |
How Good Friday is observed
Many churches hold services in the afternoon, around the hour traditionally given for Jesus' death, and some follow the Stations of the Cross. In the UK and Australia, hot cross buns are a Good Friday tradition.
In some countries, including Germany and parts of Australia, many shops are closed by law. In the US it's not a federal holiday, but the stock market is closed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is on Friday, April 3, 2026.
What day of the week is Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday 2027 falls on a Friday — Friday, March 26, 2027.
How is the date of Good Friday decided?
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday.
How many days are left until Good Friday?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, plus hours, minutes and seconds, until Good Friday. It uses your device's date and time zone and updates every second, so it is always current.
How many weekends and business days until Good Friday?
The countdown also shows how many full weekends and how many business days (Monday to Friday) are left before Good Friday. Business days do not subtract public holidays.