Good Friday 2025
Good Friday 2025 fell on Friday 18 April.
Good Friday 2025 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 18 April 2025
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 16
- Day of the year
- Day 108 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Good Friday falls on a Friday in 2025. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Good Friday in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Good Friday falls on a different date every year. In 2025 it is 20 days later than in 2024, when it fell on Friday, 29 March 2024. In 2026, Good Friday falls on Friday, 3 April 2026.
Good Friday and the school holidays
Good Friday 2025 falls outside the school holidays.
Good Friday in other countries
This is how Good Friday 2025 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Friday 18 April.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Karfreitag | Friday 18 April | No |
| Belgium | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 18 April | No |
| Denmark | Langfredag | Friday 18 April | Yes |
| France | Vendredi saint | Friday 18 April | In part of the country |
| Germany | Karfreitag | Friday 18 April | Yes |
| Netherlands | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 18 April | Yes |
| Sweden | Långfredagen | Friday 18 April | Yes |
| Switzerland | Karfreitag | Friday 18 April | In part of the country |
| United States | Good Friday | Friday 18 April | No |
Other holidays in 2025
- Easter SundaySunday, 20 April 2025
- Easter MondayMonday, 21 April 2025
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2025?
In 2025, Good Friday fell on Friday 18 April, in week 16.
Is Good Friday 2025 a day off?
Yes, Good Friday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.