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Holy Saturday 2025 in Vatican City (Holy See)

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.

Is Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?

Even though Holy Saturday falls on 2025年4月19日土曜日, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Vatican City (Holy See).

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.

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About Holy Saturday

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Holy Saturday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020土曜日4月11日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2021土曜日4月3日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2022土曜日4月16日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2023土曜日4月8日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2024土曜日3月30日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2025土曜日4月19日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2026土曜日4月4日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2027土曜日3月27日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2028土曜日4月15日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2029土曜日3月31日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance
2030土曜日4月20日 (土)Holy SaturdayObservance

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