Good Friday 2027
Good Friday 2027 falls on Friday 26 March.
Good Friday 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 26 March 2027
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 12
- Day of the year
- Day 85 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 2027. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday 26 March to Sunday 28 March. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Good Friday in 2026, 2027 and 2028
Good Friday falls on a different date every year. In 2027 it is 8 days earlier than in 2026, when it fell on Friday, 3 April 2026. In 2028, Good Friday falls on Friday, 14 April 2028.
Good Friday and the school holidays
Good Friday 2027 falls in the Easter holidays in 162 of the 188 areas.
Good Friday in other countries
This is how Good Friday 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Friday 26 March.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Karfreitag | Friday 26 March | No |
| Belgium | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 26 March | No |
| Denmark | Langfredag | Friday 26 March | Yes |
| France | Vendredi saint | Friday 26 March | In part of the country |
| Germany | Karfreitag | Friday 26 March | Yes |
| Netherlands | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 26 March | Yes |
| Sweden | Långfredagen | Friday 26 March | Yes |
| Switzerland | Karfreitag | Friday 26 March | In part of the country |
| United States | Good Friday | Friday 26 March | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- St Patrick's DayWednesday, 17 March 2027
- Easter SundaySunday, 28 March 2027
- Easter MondayMonday, 29 March 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2027?
In 2027, Good Friday falls on Friday 26 March, in week 12.
Is Good Friday 2027 a day off?
Yes, Good Friday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.