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Good Friday 2024 in Sri Lanka

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

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Good Friday Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2024.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2014FriApr 18Good FridayPublic Holiday
2015FriApr 3Good FridayPublic Holiday
2016FriMar 25Good FridayPublic Holiday
2017FriApr 14Good FridayPublic Holiday
2018FriMar 30Good FridayPublic Holiday
2019FriApr 19Good FridayPublic Holiday
2020FriApr 10Good FridayPublic Holiday
2021FriApr 2Good FridayPublic Holiday
2022FriApr 15Good FridayPublic Holiday
2023FriApr 7Good FridayPublic Holiday
2024FriMar 29Good FridayPublic Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.