Good Friday
Colombia · 2026
Good Fridayについて
Good Friday is a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is a solemn day of reflection and fasting for Christians worldwide.
The name 'Good Friday' likely derives from 'God's Friday' or from an archaic meaning of 'good' as holy or pious. Despite its solemn nature, it is considered 'good' because Christians believe Christ's sacrifice brought salvation and redemption.
Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, and most Commonwealth nations. In some places, alcohol sales are restricted and entertainment venues are closed in recognition of the day's solemnity.
クイックファクト
- 日付 2026
- 2026年4月3日
- 曜日
- 金曜日
- 種類
- Public
- 範囲
- 全国
- 固定日
- いいえ — 毎年日付が変わる
- 現地名
- Viernes Santo
- 伝統
- Church services and prayer · Fasting · Hot cross buns · Stations of the Cross
Good Fridayはいつですか？
| 年 | 日付 | 曜日 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025年4月18日 | 金曜日 |
| 2026今年 | 2026年4月3日 | 金曜日 |
| 2027 | 2027年3月26日 | 金曜日 |
3日連休
Good Fridayが金曜日にあたるため、4月3日金曜日から4月5日日曜日まで3日間の連休が生まれます。
Good Fridayはどのように祝われますか？
Good Friday is typically observed through church services, prayer, and fasting. Special liturgies including the Stations of the Cross and the Veneration of the Cross are held in Catholic and Anglican churches. Some communities hold processions or passion plays recreating the events of Christ's crucifixion.
Traditional Good Friday foods include hot cross buns — spiced sweet buns marked with a cross — and fish dishes, as many Christians abstain from meat. The day is generally observed quietly, with many businesses and schools closed.
ご存知ですか？
- •Good Friday's date changes each year because it is calculated based on the lunar calendar — it always falls 2 days before Easter Sunday.
- •Hot cross buns have been associated with Good Friday in England since at least the 12th century.
- •Good Friday is one of the few days of the year when the New York Stock Exchange is closed.
- •In the Philippines, some devout Catholics participate in actual crucifixion rituals as an act of extreme penance.
- •Good Friday is a public holiday in 12 US states and many territories, though not a federal holiday.