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, hidden in a cave, a crevice, all of Saturday and rescued on Sunday.
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
On its face, this has felt like an Easter season more in keeping with the downcast mood of Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper, followed by the betrayal and arrest of Christ, or Good Friday, a somber day of reflection marking Jesus’ death on the cross.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The stock market was closed on April 3 due to Good Friday.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Wishing a meaningful Good Friday and early Happy Easter to all who observe!
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Are Good Friday and Passover related?
—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
See fasting rules Good Friday is a mandatory day of fasting for Catholics.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
On its face, this has felt like an Easter season more in keeping with the downcast mood of Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper, followed by the betrayal and arrest of Christ, or Good Friday, a somber day of reflection marking Jesus’ death on the cross.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The stock market was closed on April 3 due to Good Friday.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Wishing a meaningful Good Friday and early Happy Easter to all who observe!
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Are Good Friday and Passover related?
—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
See fasting rules Good Friday is a mandatory day of fasting for Catholics.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Good Friday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Good%20Friday. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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