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Holy Saturday 2025 in New Zealand

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.

Is Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?

Even though Holy Saturday falls on 19 Nisan 2025 Cumartesi, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in New Zealand.

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.

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About Holy Saturday

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Holy Saturday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020Cmt11 NisHoly SaturdayObservance
2021Cmt3 NisHoly SaturdayObservance
2022Cmt16 NisHoly SaturdayObservance
2023Cmt8 NisHoly SaturdayObservance
2024Cmt30 MarHoly SaturdayObservance
2025Cmt19 NisHoly SaturdayObservance
2026Cmt4 NisHoly SaturdayObservance
2027Cmt27 MarHoly SaturdayObservance
2028Cmt15 NisHoly SaturdayObservance
2029Cmt31 MarHoly SaturdayObservance
2030Cmt20 NisHoly SaturdayObservance

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