Good Friday 2026 in the United Kingdom
Good Friday 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Friday, April 3, 2026
213 days ago
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About Good Friday 2026
Good Friday 2026 falls on Friday, April 3. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, April 5.
Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a public holiday across the whole United Kingdom. Banks, schools, government offices and the London Stock Exchange close as Christians mark the crucifixion of Jesus.
Good Friday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Good Friday 2026
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 15, 2026 World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 12, 2026 Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 (Sunday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Bank holiday |
| Apr 23 | Thu | St George's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Date rule
- The Friday before Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in Scotland; common law holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Recognized since
- Listed for Scotland in the Bank Holidays Act 1871; customary long before
- Observed in
- All four UK nations
- Traditions
- Church services, processions of witness, hot cross buns
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Is Good Friday a day off in 2026?
Good Friday is a bank holiday across the United Kingdom, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 was 213 days ago, on April 3, 2026.