Good Friday in 2023 was on Friday, April 7th.
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, which is the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Good Friday is a day of mourning and fasting for many Christians. It is also a day of prayer and reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity.
In some countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia, Good Friday is a public holiday. Schools and businesses are closed, and many people attend church services or participate in other religious activities.
Why do we call it ‘Good Friday?’
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at the Calvary.
While the origin of the word ‘good’ is debated, some believe it developed from the term “God’s Friday”.
Is Good Friday a bank holiday?
Good Friday is a recognised bank holiday.
However, keep in mind that employers do not have to give employees bank or public holidays as paid leave. They decide whether to include bank holidays as part of a worker’s statutory leave.
Check the gov.uk website for more information on your rights relating to public holidays.
Can you send post on Good Friday?
Royal Mail doesn’t usually deliver or collect post on bank holidays, which means there will be no post delivered or collected on Good Friday or Easter Monday.
Most post offices will be open on Easter Saturday and some areas in central London have deliveries on Sunday. Just be prepared for your post to take a little longer than usual to send or receive over the bank holiday weekend!
What are Good Friday opening hours for shops?
Most supermarkets will be closed or run at reduced hours over Easter. However, many of the major supermarkets will be open on Good Friday for reduced hours.
Make sure you check shop opening times.
What are the other Easter dates in 2023?
- Shrove Tuesday – February 21
- Ash Wednesday – February 22
- Palm Sunday – April 2
- Spy Wednesday – April 5
- Maundy Thursday – April 6
- Good Friday – April 7
- Holy Saturday – April 8
- Easter Sunday – April 9
- Easter Monday – April 10