Good Friday 2028
Good Friday 2028 falls on Friday 14 April.
Good Friday 2028 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 14 April 2028
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 15
- Day of the year
- Day 105 of 366
- 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 2028. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday 14 April to Sunday 16 April. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Good Friday in 2027, 2028 and 2029
Good Friday falls on a different date every year. In 2028 it is 19 days later than in 2027, when it fell on Friday, 26 March 2027. In 2029, Good Friday falls on Friday, 30 March 2029.
Good Friday and the school holidays
Good Friday 2028 falls in the Easter holidays in 154 of the 162 areas.
Good Friday in other countries
This is how Good Friday 2028 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Friday 14 April.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Karfreitag | Friday 14 April | No |
| Belgium | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 14 April | No |
| Denmark | Langfredag | Friday 14 April | Yes |
| France | Vendredi saint | Friday 14 April | In part of the country |
| Germany | Karfreitag | Friday 14 April | Yes |
| Netherlands | Goede Vrijdag | Friday 14 April | Yes |
| Sweden | Långfredagen | Friday 14 April | Yes |
| Switzerland | Karfreitag | Friday 14 April | In part of the country |
| United States | Good Friday | Friday 14 April | No |
Other holidays in 2028
- Easter SundaySunday, 16 April 2028
- Easter MondayMonday, 17 April 2028
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2028?
In 2028, Good Friday falls on Friday 14 April, in week 15.
Is Good Friday 2028 a day off?
Yes, Good Friday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.