Good Friday
Karfreitag
Date
Fri, 3 April 2026
Scope
Regional
CH-ZH, CH-BE, CH-LU, CH-UR, CH-SZ, CH-OW, CH-NW, CH-GL, CH-ZG, CH-FR, CH-SO, CH-BS, CH-BL, CH-SH, CH-AR, CH-AI, CH-SG, CH-GR, CH-AG, CH-TG, CH-VD, CH-NE, CH-GE, CH-JU
Long Weekends
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About Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Easter celebration.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Some shops may be open with reduced hours.
Good Friday in other years
Good Friday in other countries
🏳️ADFri, 3 Apr🇦🇷ArgentinaFri, 3 Apr🇦🇺AustraliaFri, 3 Apr🏳️AXFri, 3 Apr🏳️BBFri, 3 Apr🇧🇪BelgiumFri, 3 Apr🏳️BOFri, 3 Apr🇧🇷BrazilFri, 3 Apr🏳️BSFri, 3 Apr🏳️BWFri, 3 Apr🏳️BZFri, 3 Apr🇨🇦CanadaFri, 3 Apr🇨🇱ChileFri, 3 Apr🇨🇴ColombiaFri, 3 Apr🏳️CRFri, 3 Apr🏳️CUFri, 3 Apr🇨🇿Czech RepublicFri, 3 Apr🇩🇪GermanyFri, 3 Apr🇩🇰DenmarkFri, 3 Apr🏳️DOFri, 3 Apr🏳️ECFri, 3 Apr🇪🇪EstoniaFri, 3 Apr🇪🇸SpainFri, 3 Apr🇫🇮FinlandFri, 3 Apr🏳️FOFri, 3 Apr🇬🇧United KingdomFri, 3 Apr🏳️GDFri, 3 Apr🏳️GGFri, 3 Apr🏳️GHFri, 3 Apr🏳️GIFri, 3 Apr
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Good Friday in Switzerland?
Fri, 3 April 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Regional holiday. CH-ZH, CH-BE, CH-LU, CH-UR, CH-SZ, CH-OW, CH-NW, CH-GL, CH-ZG, CH-FR, CH-SO, CH-BS, CH-BL, CH-SH, CH-AR, CH-AI, CH-SG, CH-GR, CH-AG, CH-TG, CH-VD, CH-NE, CH-GE, CH-JU