Good Friday
Regional public holiday in France · Vendredi saint
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 April | Friday | Regional |
| 2027 | 26 March | Friday | Regional |
Where it applies
Moselle, Alsace, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Polynésie Française.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in France it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Paris around 26 March: high 14°C (57°F), low 3°C (37°F), rain on 31% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Paris. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 26 March in Paris: (MET Norway)
About Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most solemn days of the Christian year. Its date depends on Easter, so it moves each year, and because Western and Orthodox churches calculate Easter differently, they often observe Good Friday on different dates.
Traditions
The day is marked by sombre church services, readings of the Passion and, in many places, processions or Stations of the Cross. Many Christians fast or avoid meat. Public entertainment is restricted in some countries, and the overall atmosphere tends to be quiet.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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