When is Good Friday in England and Wales?
142 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as March 26 begins (London time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
Good Friday · Friday, March 26, 2027 · Counted from today, November 4, in London
- This year
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Next year
- Friday, March 26, 2027
- Last year
- Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday is on a Friday in 2027: with Easter Monday on Monday, March 29, four days off in a row, March 26 to 29.
- weeks, 2 days
- 20
- months, 22 days
- 4
- weekends
- 20
- Fridays
- 21
- sleeps
- 142
- working days
- 98
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in England and Wales.
About Good Friday
Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. Many people eat hot cross buns and fish, churches hold services, and with Easter Monday also off it makes a four-day weekend.
More about this dateChange the date or time zone, see the calendar
March 2027
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
March 26, 2027
About March 26, 2027
- Weekday
- Friday
- Day of the year
- 85 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 280
- Week number
- 12 of 2027
- Quarter
- Q1
- Days in March
- 31
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → March 26, 2027
- November 2026
- 26 days
- December 2026
- 31 days
- January 2027
- 31 days
- February 2027
- 28 days
- March 2027
- 26 days
Dates around Good Friday
| Date | Occasion | From Good Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 29 | Easter Monday | 3 days after |
Good Friday, 2025 to 2034
When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest weekday. Choose a year to count to it.
| Year | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fri, Apr 18 | Same day |
| 2026 | Fri, Apr 3 | Same day |
| 2027 | Fri, Mar 26 | Same day |
| 2028 | Fri, Apr 14 | Same day |
| 2029 | Fri, Mar 30 | Same day |
| 2030 | Fri, Apr 19 | Same day |
| 2031 | Fri, Apr 11 | Same day |
| 2032 | Fri, Mar 26 | Same day |
| 2033 | Fri, Apr 15 | Same day |
| 2034 | Fri, Apr 7 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
This date is 2 days before Easter Sunday.
Good Friday. The count uses the actual calendar date. A substitute day off can differ; workplaces may follow additional local rules.
A worked example
From November 4, 2026 in New York, March 26, 2027 is 142 days away. The span contains 102 weekdays and 40 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes Good Friday itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On Good Friday, it shows 0 days.
Which time zone does the count use?
Your device's time zone, named on the Today line at the top of the page. Choose another time zone in the form to count to midnight there instead.
Why might another countdown show a different number?
Some countdowns also count today, or count full 24-hour periods. This page counts calendar dates. The clock under the answer shows the exact time left until midnight at the start of Good Friday.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in England and Wales?
Yes. Good Friday is a bank holiday in England and Wales.