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Apr 3
A solemn Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, marked by church services,…
Good Friday 2026
April 3, 2026129 countriesPublic Holiday
About Good Friday
A solemn Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, marked by church services, fasting, and quiet reflection.
Key Details
Date
April 3, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Countries
129 countries
Related Observances
129 events
Good Friday Across the Region
Good Friday Across the Region
| Country | Local Name | Date | Status | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
| Andorra | Divendres Sant | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
| Angola | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
| Anguilla | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Argentina | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Aruba | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Australia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | Offices Closed |
 Bahamas | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Barbados | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Belgium | Goede Vrijdag | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Belize | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Bermuda | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Bolivia | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Veliki petak | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Botswana | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Brazil | Sexta-feira Santa | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 British Virgin Islands | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Bulgaria | Разпети петък | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Cabo Verde | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Cameroon | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Canada | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Cayman Islands | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Chile | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Christmas Island | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Cocos (Keeling) Islands | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Colombia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Cook Islands | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Costa Rica | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Cuba | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Curacao | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Cyprus | Μεγάλη Παρασκευή | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Czechia | Velký pátek | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Denmark | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Dominica | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Dominican Republic | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Ecuador | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 El Salvador | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Equatorial Guinea | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Estonia | suur reede | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Eswatini | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Faroe Islands | Langifríggjadagur | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Fiji | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Finland | Pitkäperjantai | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 French Polynesia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Gambia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Georgia | ძველი პარასკევი | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Germany | Karfreitag | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Ghana | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Gibraltar | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Greece | Μεγάλη Παρασκευή | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Greenland | Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Grenada | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Guadeloupe | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Guatemala | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Guernsey | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Guyana | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Haiti | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Honduras | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Hong Kong | 耶穌受難節 | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Hungary | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Iceland | Föstudagurinn langi | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Ireland | Aoine an Chéasta | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Isle of Man | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Jamaica | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Jersey | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Kenya | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Latvia | Lielā Piektdiena | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Lesotho | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Liechtenstein | Karfreitag | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Luxembourg | Karfreideg | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Malawi | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Malaysia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | Offices Closed |
 Malta | Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Martinique | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Mexico | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Montenegro | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Montserrat | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Namibia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 New Zealand | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Nicaragua | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Nigeria | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 North Macedonia | Велики Петок, Veliki Petok | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Norway | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Pakistan | — | Apr 18 | Public Holiday | — |
 Panama | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Papua New Guinea | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Paraguay | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Peru | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Philippines | Biyernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | Offices Closed |
 Portugal | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Puerto Rico | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Romania | Vinerea mare | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Rwanda | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Barthelemy | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Helena | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Lucia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Serbia | Veliki petak | Apr 10 | Public Holiday | — |
 Seychelles | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Sierra Leone | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Singapore | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | Offices Closed |
 Sint Maarten | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Slovakia | Veľkonočný piatok | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 South Africa | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Spain | Viernes Santo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Sri Lanka | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Suriname | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Svalbard and Jan Mayen | Langfredag | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Sweden | Långfredagen | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Switzerland | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Tanzania | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Tokelau | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Tonga | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Trinidad and Tobago | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Turks and Caicos Islands | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Uganda | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 United Kingdom | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | Offices Closed |
 United States | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Uruguay | Semana de Turismo | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 US Virgin Islands | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Vanuatu | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Vatican City | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Venezuela | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Vietnam | — | Apr 3 | Festival | — |
 Zambia | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
 Zimbabwe | — | Apr 3 | Public Holiday | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Good Friday 2026?
- Good Friday 2026 is April 3, 2026 in Andorra.
- Is Good Friday a public holiday in Andorra?
- Yes, Good Friday is an official public holiday in Andorra. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Good Friday 2026?
- Good Friday 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from April 3, 2026.
- Where is Good Friday a public holiday?
- Good Friday is observed in 129 countries: Aland Islands, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Eswatini, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, French Polynesia, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Montenegro, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe. See the comparison table above for exact dates and status in each country.
