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When is Holy Saturday 2026?
Holy Saturday falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Saturday, April 4, 2026 and the last is Saturday, April 11, 2026, across 48 countries.
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
See April 4 on the world mapHoly Saturday 2026 by country
Questions about Holy Saturday
- When is Holy Saturday in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on April 4 and April 11. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Holy Saturday?
- Holy Saturday is marked in 48 countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile and Czechia, and 36 more.
- Is Holy Saturday a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Andorra, Australia, Belize, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, Fiji, Georgia, Guatemala and Honduras and 10 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Good Friday April 3
- Easter Monday April 6
- Independence Day January 1
- Easter Sunday April 5
- Maundy Thursday April 2
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
- Daylight Saving Time ends April 5
- Children's Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- Palm Sunday March 29
- Orthodox Good Friday April 10
- Family Day February 16