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Orthodox Good Friday 2026 in Moldova

Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. The Orthodox Easter dates usually differ from the dates used by western churches because most Orthodox churches retained some version of the Julian calendar, which is older than the Gregorian calendar, commonly used today.

Is Orthodox Good Friday a Public Holiday?

Orthodox Good Friday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.

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Orthodox Good Friday Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri Apr 17 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2021 Fri Apr 30 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2022 Fri Apr 22 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2023 Fri Apr 14 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2024 Fri May 3 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2025 Fri Apr 18 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2026 Fri Apr 10 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2027 Fri Apr 30 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2028 Fri Apr 14 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2029 Fri Apr 6 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox
2030 Fri Apr 26 Orthodox Good Friday Observance, Orthodox

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