First Quarter Moon
The First Quarter Moon is a primary Moon phase when we can see exactly half of the Moon's surface illuminated. If it is the left or right half, depends on where you are on Earth.
Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is told in the Christian Bible. It is the day after Maundy Thursday.
Is Good Friday a Public Holiday?
Good Friday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.
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About Good Friday
Read more about Good Friday.Good Friday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Fri | Mar 25 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Mar 30 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2019 | Fri | Apr 19 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 2 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Apr 15 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Apr 7 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | National holiday |
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