Good Friday 2026
Good Friday 2026 fell on Friday 3 April.
Good Friday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 3 April 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 14
- Day of the year
- Day 93 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 2026. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
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, 18 April 2025. In 2027, Good Friday falls on Friday, 26 March 2027.
Good Friday and the school holidays
Good Friday 2026 falls in the Easter holidays in 37 of the 40 areas.
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 3 April.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Karfreitag | Friday 3 April | No |
| Belgium | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 3 April | No |
| Denmark | Langfredag | Friday 3 April | Yes |
| France | Vendredi saint | Friday 3 April | In part of the country |
| Germany | Karfreitag | Friday 3 April | Yes |
| Netherlands | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 3 April | Yes |
| Sweden | Långfredagen | Friday 3 April | Yes |
| Switzerland | Karfreitag | Friday 3 April | In part of the country |
| United States | Good Friday | Friday 3 April | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Easter SundaySunday, 5 April 2026
- Easter MondayMonday, 6 April 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2026?
In 2026, Good Friday fell on Friday 3 April, in week 14.
Is Good Friday 2026 a day off?
Yes, Good Friday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.