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Observance · not a public holiday in Indonesia

Good Friday

Good Friday 2026 in Indonesia is observed on Jumat, 3 April 2026.

Good Friday is not an official public holiday in Indonesia — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Indonesia observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Indonesia's official public holidays →
Jumat, 3 April 2026
109 days ago
Also known as: Holy Friday · Great Friday · Vendredi Saint · Karfreitag · Viernes Santo
DateJumat, 3 April 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Indonesia
Time until109 days ago
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Good Friday is the Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. It falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in most Christian-majority countries.

History & origin

The early Christian church observed the death of Jesus as part of an integrated Easter triduum from at least the 4th century. The name "Good" derives from Old English "god" ("holy"). The date varies because it depends on the lunar-calculated date of Easter — it falls between March 20 and April 23 (Western calendar).

Traditions & customs

Solemn church services, often featuring the Stations of the Cross — fourteen meditative stops representing Jesus's path to crucifixion. Many denominations observe fasting and abstinence from meat. In some countries, processions reenact the Passion. Hot cross buns are traditional in the UK and Commonwealth.

Traditional foods

Fish (no meat). Hot cross buns. Fasting foods. In Italy, Pasta con le Sarde or simple soups.

Greetings & salutations

Traditionally a solemn day — no festive greetings.

For travellers

Public holiday in most Christian-majority countries. Banks, schools, government offices close. In some US states it's observed; not a federal holiday. Easter Monday (the following Monday) is also a holiday in most European countries and Australia/NZ/Canada.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is April 3. (2027: March 26; 2028: April 14; 2029: March 30; 2030: April 19.)
Why is it called "Good" Friday?
Several theories: from Old English "god" meaning "holy"; or because Christ's sacrifice resulted in salvation, making the day "good".

Good Friday in other countries

This holiday is also publicly observed in:

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Frequently asked questions

When is Good Friday 2026 in Indonesia?

Good Friday 2026 in Indonesia is observed on Jumat, 3 April 2026.

Is Good Friday a public holiday in Indonesia?

No. Good Friday is marked in Indonesia as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until Good Friday?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Good Friday's date in the surrounding years.

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