✝️ Good Friday Countdown
When is Good Friday?
Good Friday is always the Friday before Easter Sunday, so its date moves with Easter, which is calculated from the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.
The history of Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is observed by many Christian denominations with solemn services, fasting, and reflection. Its date is 'moveable' because it's always calculated relative to Easter Sunday, which itself follows the ancient Computus rule: the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.
It is not a federal holiday in the United States, though several states and many schools and businesses observe it, and it is a public holiday in many other countries around the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Good Friday is always the Friday two days before Easter Sunday, so the date changes each year with Easter.
No — it's not a federal holiday, though it's observed as a public or state holiday in some places and by many schools and businesses.
Because it's tied to Easter Sunday, a moveable feast calculated from the lunar calendar rather than a fixed date.
It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed with solemn services by many Christian denominations.