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 bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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 United Kingdom?
Yes. Good Friday is a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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 UK holidays
New Year's Day2 JanuarySaint Patrick's DayGood FridayEaster MondayEarly May Bank HolidaySpring Bank HolidayWorld Cup Bank HolidayBattle of the BoyneSummer Bank HolidaySaint Andrew's DayChristmas DayBoxing Day
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