Good Friday
Good Friday falls two days before Easter Sunday and is a UK bank holiday.
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| Event | Date | Countdown | Region / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday 2027 | Friday, 26 March 2027 | In 8 months | UK |
| Good Friday 2028 | Friday, 14 April 2028 | In 1 year 9 months | UK |
| Good Friday 2029 | Friday, 30 March 2029 | In 2 years 9 months | UK |
Good Friday falls two days before Easter Sunday and is one of the UK's core Easter bank holidays. Because Easter moves each year, Good Friday also moves between late March and late April. For many people it starts the Easter long weekend, with Easter Monday following in most of the UK. It is a major planning date for travel, church services, family visits, hospitality and retail opening hours. Scotland treats some bank holidays differently in practice, so local arrangements should always be checked.
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Verified 13 May 2026
Questions
When is Good Friday in 2026?
Good Friday is 3 April 2026.
How is Good Friday calculated?
It falls two days before Easter Sunday.
Is Good Friday a UK bank holiday?
Yes, Good Friday is a bank holiday in the UK.
Does Good Friday move every year?
Yes, because it is linked to Easter.