Good Friday

Good Friday falls on 03/04/2026 this year, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the solemn day preceding Easter Sunday in the Christian liturgical calendar, observed by India's sizeable Christian communities in Kerala, Goa, the Northeast and beyond.

Across India it's observed through church services often held in silence or with subdued music, fasting, and passion plays or processions re-enacting the stations of the cross. it is a gazetted public holiday across India, and old Portuguese-era churches in Goa see especially large congregations.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.