Holiday overview

Good Friday

Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday.

Ownership: International holiday

Scope: Global

Categories: National Public Holidays

Tags: Religious

Usually a public holiday

Religious tradition: Christianity

Date rule: Friday before Easter Sunday

Date type: Computed

About this holiday

Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday.

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