Good Friday is one of the most solemn and significant days in the Christian calendar, observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary, as recorded in the Gospels of the New Testament. The day is part of Holy Week and follows Maundy Thursday, when Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples. Christians around the world mark this day with fasting, prayer, and deep reflection on the sacrifice that lies at the heart of their faith. Church services on Good Friday are typically marked by a somber, reverent atmosphere. Many congregations hold special liturgies between noon and 3 PM, the hours traditionally associated with Christ's suffering on the cross. The Stations of the Cross, a devotional practice tracing Jesus's journey to Calvary, is observed in many Catholic and Anglican churches. In some countries, dramatic reenactments of the Passion are staged in public, drawing large crowds. Good Friday is a public holiday in many nations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, and India. Businesses and schools often close, and hot cross buns — spiced sweet rolls marked with a cross — are a traditional treat. The day serves as a powerful reminder of themes central to Christianity: sacrifice, redemption, and the promise of resurrection that Easter Sunday brings.
Good Friday 2027 falls on Friday, 26 March 2027. Good Friday is one of the most solemn and significant days in the Christian calendar, observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday.
There are 132 days (18 weeks, or about 4 months 12 days) until Good Friday. That is approximately 3,158 hours or 189,539 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 18 weeks until Good Friday on Friday, 26 March 2027. That falls in week 12 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.