When Is Good Friday 2025? Know date, history and more about holy Good Friday

Good Friday 2025: Good Friday is an important religious day for Christians across the world. It remembers the day Jesus Christ was crucified, died, and was buried. It falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday and marks the end of Holy Week.

When is Good Friday in 2025?

Good Friday is a meaningful day in the Christian calendar, as it remembers the death of Jesus Christ. In 2025, Good Friday will be observed on April 18, just before Easter Sunday, which is on April 20.

The date changes each year because it is based on the lunar calendar. Good Friday is also called by other names like Holy Friday or Easter Friday.

How do Christians observe Good Friday?

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Good Friday is a day of mourning and reflection. Many Christians fast, pray, and attend church services. Churches often hold special services such as the Stations of the Cross, which focus on the events that led to Jesus¡¯ crucifixion.

It is a time to think deeply about the sacrifice Jesus made for humanity and what his death and resurrection mean.

In many countries, Good Friday is a public holiday. Schools and businesses often close. A common tradition is eating hot cross buns, which have a cross on top to symbolise Jesus¡¯ crucifixion. Some Christian groups also avoid eating meat on this day.

The History of Good Friday

According to the Bible, Jesus was arrested and sentenced to death by crucifixion by the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Crucifixion was the harshest punishment at that time and involved nailing a person to a wooden cross to die slowly and painfully.

The story of Jesus' crucifixion is told in the four Gospels of the New Testament. They describe his last meal with his followers, his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, and his trial before Pilate. They also tell of his death and burial.

Christians mark Good Friday with prayers, services, and sometimes with processions or plays that show the events of that day. In some countries like the Philippines, people take part in more intense acts such as self-whipping or even being nailed to a cross to show their faith.

Good Friday significance

Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Black Friday, is an important Christian day that remembers the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. It is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday.

This day is special for Christians because they believe Jesus chose to die on the cross to forgive people¡¯s sins. Through his death and resurrection, Christians believe Jesus made it possible for people to connect with God and have eternal life.

On Good Friday, many Christians take part in church services, fast (eat less or no food), pray, and think deeply about Jesus¡¯ suffering. Some people also act out the events of the crucifixion through traditions like the Stations of the Cross.

Good Friday is also a time of sadness and quiet reflection, as people remember the pain and love Jesus showed. It teaches lessons of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and being humble, which are central to the Christian faith.

Apart from its religious meaning, Good Friday is also important in the culture and history of many countries. It is a public holiday in several places and is observed with special events, processions, and customs.

For Christians, Good Friday is a serious and meaningful day that reminds them of Jesus¡¯ sacrifice and the importance of faith, forgiveness, and hope.

What is Good Friday?

Good Friday is a Christian holy day held on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It marks the day when Jesus Christ, the main figure in Christianity, was crucified.

According to the Bible, Jesus was arrested and brought before Roman officials. He was accused of speaking against God and was sentenced to die on the cross.

Christians around the world use this day to think about Jesus¡¯ pain and death. Churches hold special services with Bible readings, prayers, hymns, and sometimes people honour the cross. Some Christians also fast or avoid eating meat to show respect and sorrow.

The name ¡°Good Friday¡± might sound odd since it remembers a death. However, many believe it comes from ¡°God¡¯s Friday¡± and later became ¡°Good Friday.¡± The ¡°good¡± part reflects the Christian belief that Jesus¡¯ death was a loving sacrifice to save humanity from sin, giving people the chance to have a relationship with God and eternal life.

Good Friday is a quiet and serious day for Christians. It helps them remember the love and suffering of Jesus and the hope that came through his sacrifice.

Good Friday 2025: FAQs

When is Easter Sunday 2025?

This year, Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Is Good Friday a bank holiday?

Yes, Good Friday 2025 is a bank holiday and all the public and private sector banks will remain closed on April 18, 2025, on the occasion of Good Friday as per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) bank official holiday calendar.

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