Good Friday
Good Friday is a movable public holiday and is a statutory holiday in 16 of the 16 German federal states.
Good Friday applies nationwide in all 16 federal states and is therefore one of the nine holidays that are legally protected everywhere.
The next date is Mar 26, 2027 (Friday) – that is 169 days from today.
Good Friday is the 2nd day before Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Dates & Weekdays
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Mar 26, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Apr 14, 2028 | Friday |
Good Friday is a movable public holiday – the date depends on the date of Easter. The date applies identically in all federal states where the holiday is statutory.
Legal Basis
Good Friday is a statutory public holiday nationwide – in all 16 federal states.
Next date: Mar 26, 2027 (Friday) – in 169 days.
How the Date Is Calculated
Good Friday is the 2nd day before Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Good Friday?
Good Friday falls on Apr 3, 2026 (Friday) (movable holiday).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.