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Good Friday 2025 in Switzerland

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 in 24 cantons, where 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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Good Friday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020金曜日4月10日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2021金曜日4月2日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2022金曜日4月15日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2023金曜日4月7日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2024金曜日3月29日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2025金曜日4月18日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2026金曜日4月3日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2027金曜日3月26日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2028金曜日4月14日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2029金曜日3月30日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS
2030金曜日4月19日 (金)Good FridayCommon Local HolidayAll except TI, VS

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