GoodFriday in Little Italy Procession
Good Friday From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the holiday. For the peace deal, see Good Friday Agreement . Good Friday A Stabat Mater depiction, 1868 Type Christian Significance Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ Celebrations No traditional celebrations Observances Worship services , prayer and vigil services, fasting , almsgiving Date the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday 2016 date March 25 (Western Churches) April 29 (Eastern Churches) 2017 date April 14 (Western Churches) April 14 (Eastern Churches) 2018 date March 30 (Western Churches) April 6 (Eastern Churches) Frequency annual Related to Passover , Christmas (which celebrates the birth of Jesus), Septuagesima , Quinquagesima , Shrove Tuesday , Ash Wednesday , Lent , Palm Sun...