When is Good Friday 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Good Friday 2026 is on Fri 3 Apr 2026.
- 2027Good Friday 2027 is on Fri 26 Mar 2027.
The Friday before Easter Sunday, so its date moves every year. It is a public holiday everywhere in Australia.
Good Friday on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
April
2027
March
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Good Friday
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Good Friday & Easter MondayBook 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesThu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr 2026Book offThu 2 Apr 2026Value5× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Good Friday & Easter MondayBook 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesThu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027Book offThu 25 Mar 2027Value5× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Good Friday is a public holiday everywhere in Australia.
What day is Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is on Fri 3 Apr 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Good Friday 2026?
Book off Thu 2 Apr (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr 2026.
What day is Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday 2027 is on Fri 26 Mar 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Good Friday 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027.
Other Australia holidays
New Year's DayAustralia DayGood FridayEaster MondayChristmas DayBoxing Day
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