Good Friday
noun
: the Friday before Easter observed in churches as the anniversary of the crucifixion of Christ and in some states of the U.S. as a legal holiday
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Good Friday, observed on Friday, April 3, marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is one of the most solemn days of the Christian calendar.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
From a solemn Good Friday chamber concert at Grace Cathedral to the annual return of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’s irreverent Easter in the Park celebration — including its Hunky Jesus contest — check out the Chronicle’s guide to arts and activities celebrating the holiday in the Bay Area.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Good Friday Holy Saturday When is Palm Sunday this year?
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter every year and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Good Friday is part of Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday and leads up to Easter Sunday.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Is Good Friday a public holiday?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Students return March 17. April 3: Good Friday, no classes.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Professional learning for teachers Friday, April 3 - Friday, April 10: Good Friday, then spring break
Friday, May 1: Oaks Day
Friday, May 22: Last day of school
Krista Johnson covers education and children.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
From a solemn Good Friday chamber concert at Grace Cathedral to the annual return of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’s irreverent Easter in the Park celebration — including its Hunky Jesus contest — check out the Chronicle’s guide to arts and activities celebrating the holiday in the Bay Area.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Good Friday Holy Saturday When is Palm Sunday this year?
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter every year and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Good Friday is part of Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday and leads up to Easter Sunday.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Is Good Friday a public holiday?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Students return March 17. April 3: Good Friday, no classes.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Professional learning for teachers Friday, April 3 - Friday, April 10: Good Friday, then spring break
Friday, May 1: Oaks Day
Friday, May 22: Last day of school
Krista Johnson covers education and children.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
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“Good Friday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Good%20Friday. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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