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Good Friday 2025 Observed Globally with Varied Recognitions

April 18 marks the solemn Christian commemoration of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, with differing public service and market closures in the U.S. and India.

Christians around will celebrate Good Friday this Friday, 18 April, to honour Jesus Christ's crucifixion
Parishioners participate in the Stations of the Cross pilgrimage, led by Father David Svihel carrying a wooden cross, walk down main street in downtown Sarasota, Florida on April 7, 2023.
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Overview

  • Good Friday, observed on April 18, 2025, is a significant Christian holy day marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed globally with fasting, prayer, and church services.
  • In the U.S., Good Friday is not a federal holiday; federal offices, USPS, most banks, UPS, and FedEx remain operational, while NYSE and NASDAQ are closed.
  • Twelve U.S. states, including Texas and Louisiana, recognize Good Friday as a state holiday, leading to closures of certain public institutions in these states.
  • India observes Good Friday as a gazetted public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, resulting in the closure of banks, schools, government offices, and stock markets.
  • Good Friday is part of the Paschal Triduum in Holy Week and is a moveable feast determined by the lunar calendar, preceding Easter Sunday on April 20 this year.