Good Friday
noun
: the Friday before Easter observed in churches as the anniversary of the crucifixion of Christ and in some states of the U.S. as a legal holiday
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Good Friday comes at a time that, according to multiple diocese in the Tri-State Area, the Catholic church is welcoming a growing number to the faith.
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Doug Williams, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Good Friday, like Easter Sunday, is not a federal holiday in the United States.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be observed in local Catholic churches with characteristic solemnity, dignity and beauty.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is a solemn day for Christians, who may reflect, fast and attend special church services.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion with solemn services, ancient liturgical traditions like adoration of the cross, marking a central moment in Christian faith.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
See fasting rules Good Friday is a mandatory day of fasting for Catholics.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Students return March 17. April 3: Good Friday, no classes.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
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Doug Williams, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Good Friday, like Easter Sunday, is not a federal holiday in the United States.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be observed in local Catholic churches with characteristic solemnity, dignity and beauty.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is a solemn day for Christians, who may reflect, fast and attend special church services.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion with solemn services, ancient liturgical traditions like adoration of the cross, marking a central moment in Christian faith.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
See fasting rules Good Friday is a mandatory day of fasting for Catholics.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Students return March 17. April 3: Good Friday, no classes.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Good Friday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Good%20Friday. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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