About Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in many countries, including the UK, Canada and Australia, and US stock markets are closed.
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter. In 2027 it lands on a Friday, in week 12 of the year.
How long until Good Friday?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 173 days until Good Friday 2027. That works out to 24 weeks and 5 days, or about 5 months and 22 days.
If you only count working days, there are 125 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 24 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 173 sleeps, and in hours that is about 4,152.
Good Friday dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Passed |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday | 173 days |
| 2028 | April 14, 2028 | Friday | 558 days |
| 2029 | March 30, 2029 | Friday | 908 days |
| 2030 | April 19, 2030 | Friday | 1,293 days |
| 2031 | April 11, 2031 | Friday | 1,650 days |
| 2032 | March 26, 2032 | Friday | 2,000 days |
| 2033 | April 15, 2033 | Friday | 2,385 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday 2027 is on Friday, March 26, 2027.
What day of the week is Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday 2027 falls on a Friday.
How many days until Good Friday?
There are 173 days until Good Friday, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Good Friday?
Good Friday is 24 weeks and 5 days away, or 24.7 weeks.
How many weekends until Good Friday?
There are 24 weekends between now and Good Friday.
How many business days until Good Friday?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 125 business days until Good Friday. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Good Friday on the same date every year?
No. Good Friday is the Friday before Easter, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Good Friday 2028?
Good Friday 2028 is expected on Friday, April 14, 2028, 558 days from today.