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When is Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday 2027 is on Friday 26 March 2027 – in 190 days.
England & Wales · 2027
Friday 26 March
Good Friday 2027
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Official date from GOV.UK
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| Nation | Bank holiday? | Date in 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Yes |
Friday 26 March 2027
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| Scotland | Yes |
Friday 26 March 2027
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| Northern Ireland | Yes |
Friday 26 March 2027
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| Republic of Ireland | No | Normal working day |
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Good Friday dates for every year
| Year | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fri 18 Apr |
Fri 18 Apr |
Fri 18 Apr |
| 2026 | Fri 3 Apr |
Fri 3 Apr |
Fri 3 Apr |
| 2027 | Fri 26 Mar |
Fri 26 Mar |
Fri 26 Mar |
| 2028 | Fri 14 Apr |
Fri 14 Apr |
Fri 14 Apr |
| 2029 | Fri 30 Mar prov. |
Fri 30 Mar prov. |
Fri 30 Mar prov. |
| 2030 | Fri 19 Apr prov. |
Fri 19 Apr prov. |
Fri 19 Apr prov. |
| 2031 | Fri 11 Apr prov. |
Fri 11 Apr prov. |
Fri 11 Apr prov. |
About Good Friday
Good Friday is a bank holiday across the whole UK. It is not a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, although many businesses close.
How the date is set
The Friday before Easter Sunday, so the date changes every year (between 20 March and 23 April).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Good Friday a bank holiday?
Good Friday is a bank or public holiday in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is not a bank holiday in Republic of Ireland.
Do we work on Good Friday in the UK?
Good Friday is a bank holiday across the UK, so many people have the day off, but whether you work depends on your contract. Shops can open as normal.
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