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When is Orthodox Good Friday 2026?

Orthodox Good Friday 2026 is on Friday, April 10, 2026. It's marked in 12 countries, including Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia and Greece.

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

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Orthodox Good Friday 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇦🇺 AustraliaApril 10FridayReligious holiday
🇧🇦 Bosnia & HerzegovinaApril 10FridayOptional holiday
🇨🇦 CanadaApril 10FridayReligious holiday
🇬🇪 GeorgiaApril 10FridayPublic holiday
🇬🇷 GreeceApril 10FridayPublic holiday
🇯🇴 JordanApril 10FridayObservance
🇱🇧 LebanonApril 10FridayPublic holiday
🇲🇩 MoldovaApril 10FridayReligious holiday
🇲🇪 MontenegroApril 10FridayOptional holiday
🇷🇴 RomaniaApril 10FridayReligious holiday
🇬🇧 United KingdomApril 10FridayReligious holiday
🇺🇸 United StatesApril 10FridayReligious holiday

Questions about Orthodox Good Friday

When is Orthodox Good Friday in 2026?
Orthodox Good Friday is on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Which countries celebrate Orthodox Good Friday?
Orthodox Good Friday is marked in 12 countries: Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, United Kingdom and United States.
Is Orthodox Good Friday a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Georgia, Greece and Lebanon. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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