Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died. This year, it is observed on April 18, 2025.

What is Good Friday? Here's what to know about the holy holiday The events leading up to Good Friday are known as Holy Week, which starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday.

Is Easter a federal holiday? No, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are not federal holidays. Christmas Day is the only religious federal holiday in the United States.

Bartchak to preside at services Bishop Mark Bartchak will preside at the upcoming Easter observances at both diocesan Cathedrals. Good Friday, April 18, is the one day of the year when the Mass is ...

Putin’s Easter truce comes after Russian attacks on Ukraine throughout Easter week — including on Palm Sunday and Good Friday.

Tomorrow will be beautiful and mostly sunny as highs warm up into the upper 80s.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday are some of the busiest days of the year for our local churches.

What's happening in St. Augustine Easter Weekend? Good Friday, Easter services, places to eat and more.

Are banks open on Easter and Good Friday? Most major banks will be open Friday as Good Friday is not a federally recognized holiday, and follow their typical Sunday closure schedule on Easter Sunday.

Are banks open on Easter and Good Friday? Most major banks will be open Friday as Good Friday is not a federally recognized holiday, and follow their typical Sunday closure schedule on Easter Sunday.