Good Friday
Details
- Country
New Zealand- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- April 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
A solemn Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, marked by church services, fasting, and quiet reflection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Good Friday a public holiday in New Zealand?
- Yes, Good Friday is an official public holiday in New Zealand. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Good Friday 2026?
- Good Friday 2026 falls on April 3, 2026.
Good Friday
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
| Country | Date | Day | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand(current) | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Australia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Offices Closed |
 Panama | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Barbados | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Haiti | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Finland | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Aland Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Singapore | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Offices Closed |
 Switzerland | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Dominican Republic | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Jersey | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Vietnam | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Fiji | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Aruba | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Venezuela | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Belize | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 United States | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Denmark | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Portugal | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Malawi | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Dominica | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Ecuador | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Costa Rica | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 United Kingdom | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Offices Closed |
 Andorra | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Tonga | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Hong Kong | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Hungary | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Seychelles | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Cayman Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Luxembourg | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Zimbabwe | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Estonia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Gambia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Eswatini | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Cuba | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Spain | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Guernsey | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Iceland | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Grenada | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Isle of Man | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Nicaragua | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Ireland | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 French Polynesia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Malaysia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Offices Closed |
 Ghana | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Christmas Island | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Gibraltar | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Jamaica | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Montserrat | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Lesotho | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Chile | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Suriname | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Mexico | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Greenland | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Argentina | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Papua New Guinea | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Slovakia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Uganda | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Germany | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Uruguay | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Colombia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Czechia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Botswana | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Liechtenstein | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Latvia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Peru | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Puerto Rico | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Kenya | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Bahamas | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Tanzania | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Paraguay | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Canada | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Norway | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Lucia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Turks and Caicos Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Angola | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Barthelemy | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Curacao | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Martinique | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Sierra Leone | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Vatican City | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 US Virgin Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Zambia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Vanuatu | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Sint Maarten | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Guadeloupe | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Saint Helena | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Namibia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Nigeria | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Guatemala | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Sri Lanka | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Tokelau | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 British Virgin Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Sweden | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Montenegro | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Svalbard and Jan Mayen | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Cameroon | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Brazil | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Philippines | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Offices Closed |
 Belgium | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Equatorial Guinea | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Cook Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Cabo Verde | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 El Salvador | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Trinidad and Tobago | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 South Africa | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Anguilla | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Malta | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Faroe Islands | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Guyana | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Rwanda | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Honduras | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Antigua and Barbuda | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Bermuda | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Bolivia | Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Bulgaria | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Cyprus | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Romania | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Serbia | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Greece | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Georgia | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 North Macedonia | Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Pakistan | Apr 18, 2026 | Sat | — |