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Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. The Orthodox Easter dates usually differ from the dates used by western churches because most Orthodox churches retained some version of the Julian calendar, which is older than the Gregorian calendar, commonly used today.
Is Good Friday (Orthodox) a Public Holiday?
Good Friday (Orthodox) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.
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About Good Friday (Orthodox)
Read more about Good Friday (Orthodox).Good Friday (Orthodox) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cum | 17 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2021 | Cum | 30 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2022 | Cum | 22 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2023 | Cum | 14 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2024 | Cum | 3 May | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2025 | Cum | 18 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2026 | Cum | 10 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2027 | Cum | 30 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2028 | Cum | 14 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2029 | Cum | 6 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2030 | Cum | 26 Nis | Good Friday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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