Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is told in the Christian Bible. It is the day after Maundy Thursday.
Is Good Friday a Public Holiday?
Good Friday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday opening hours.
Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross.
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About Good Friday
Read more about Good Friday.Good Friday Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Fri | Mar 25 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Fri | Apr 6 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Fri | Mar 21 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Fri | Apr 2 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Fri | Apr 22 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Fri | Apr 6 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2015 | Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2016 | Fri | Mar 25 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Apr 14 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Mar 30 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Fri | Apr 19 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Apr 10 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 2 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Apr 15 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Apr 7 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Optional Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
