Good Friday 2026
Good Friday 2026 fell on Friday, April 3.
Not an official day off
Good Friday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 14
- Day of the year
- Day 93 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Good Friday in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Good Friday falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Friday, April 18, 2025. In 2027, Good Friday falls on Friday, March 26, 2027.
Good Friday in other countries
This is how Good Friday 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Friday, April 3.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Karfreitag | Friday, April 3 | No |
| Belgium | Goede Vrijdag | Friday, April 3 | No |
| Denmark | Langfredag | Friday, April 3 | Yes |
| France | Vendredi saint | Friday, April 3 | In part of the country |
| Germany | Karfreitag | Friday, April 3 | Yes |
| Netherlands | Goede Vrijdag | Friday, April 3 | Yes |
| Sweden | Långfredagen | Friday, April 3 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Karfreitag | Friday, April 3 | In part of the country |
| United Kingdom | Good Friday | Friday, April 3 | Yes |
Other holidays in 2026
- Easter SundaySunday, April 5, 2026
- Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2026?
In 2026, Good Friday fell on Friday, April 3, in week 14.
Is Good Friday 2026 a day off?
No, Good Friday is not a public holiday in the United States.