Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekday
Friday
Week
14
Day of year
93
Country
🇿🇦 ZA
ZAR
About this holiday
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is a solemn day of reflection and religious services for Christians and is recognised as a public holiday across much of the world.
Good Friday · 2025–2030
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