How many days until Good Friday?
There are 144 days until Good Friday 2027 — Friday, March 26, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Good Friday on Friday, March 26, 2027, set by the rule: The Friday before Easter. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Good Friday is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a paid state holiday for state employees in about a dozne states, including Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and Tennessee, and a stock-market holiday nationwide. It is not a federal holiday.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Good Friday:
- 100 days to go — Wednesday, December 16, 2026 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Thursday, February 4, 2027
- 30 days to go — Wednesday, February 24, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Friday, March 12, 2027
- 7 days to go — Friday, March 19, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Thursday, March 25, 2027
Good Friday dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Good Friday
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a postal holiday; regular mail delivery and hours. |
| Banks | Open | The Federal Reserve is open; a few banks in observing states close branches. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Closed | NYSE and Nasdaq close for Good Friday every year; bond markets close early. |
| Federal offices | Open | Not a federal holiday. |
| State and local government | Varies | Closed in about a dozen states; half day in Kentucky; open elsewhere. |
Coming up after Good Friday
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 229 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Good Friday?
There are 144 days until Good Friday, which falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Good Friday?
There are 20 weekends between now and Good Friday on March 26 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Good Friday a day off?
Good Friday is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.