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Good Friday

noun

  1. the Friday before Easter, a holy day of the Christian church, observed as the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus.


Good Friday

noun

  1. the Friday before Easter, observed as a commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Good Friday

  1. The Friday before Easter Sunday; a day on which Christians (see also Christian ) commemorate the Crucifixion of Jesus . Good Friday means “holy Friday.”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Good Friday1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English
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Example Sentences

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Easter weekend in the EFL is an English football staple and, after a pulsating round of games on Good Friday, we're all set to go again on Monday.

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Surf Live Saving New South Wales said it has carried out more than 150 rescues since Good Friday.

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Good Friday, a religious day of observance for Catholics and Christians, is not a federal holiday but some business operations are closed for the day.

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On roads the RAC has warned there could be "big jams" with nearly 20 million people expected to make journeys on Good Friday.

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At the moment it looks like low pressure will approach from the west on Good Friday bringing outbreaks of heavy rain, especially in western parts.

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More About Good Friday

isGood Friday?

Good Friday is the day on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus. It’s the Friday before Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is considered the most important Christian holiday.

Good Friday occurs during Holy Week, between Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday.

When isGood Friday?

In 2024, Good Friday will fall on March 29. In 2025, it will fall on April 18.

Good Friday is always the Friday before Easter, but Easter moves every year. This means that Good Friday can fall anytime between March 20 and April 23.

In the Orthodox Church, the date of Easter is calculated in a different way.

In 2024, the Orthodox Church will observe Good Friday on May 3. In 2025, the Orthodox Church will observe Good Friday on April 18.

Why is it calledGood Friday?

The first records of the term Good Friday come from the 1200s. The good in Good Friday doesn’t mean “good” in the typical sense—it means “holy.”

Because Christians observe Good Friday as the anniversary of the day that Jesus was crucified and died, it is typically treated as a day for somber reflection. Some people fast for the day or continue the fast they observed throughout Lent. In contrast, Easter is treated as a time of celebration.

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How isGood Friday discussed in real life?

Christians treat Good Friday as a day of somber reflection before the celebration of Easter.

Try usingGood Friday!

True or False?

Good Friday always occurs on the last Friday before Easter.

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