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Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is told in the Christian Bible. It is the day after Maundy Thursday.
Is Good Friday a Public Holiday?
Good Friday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.
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About Good Friday
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 金曜日 | 4月10日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | 金曜日 | 4月2日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | 金曜日 | 4月15日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | 金曜日 | 4月7日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | 金曜日 | 3月29日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | 金曜日 | 4月18日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | 金曜日 | 4月3日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | 金曜日 | 3月26日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | 金曜日 | 4月14日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | 金曜日 | 3月30日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | 金曜日 | 4月19日 (金) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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