Good Friday has already passed this year.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 14
- Day of year
- 93
- Local time zone
- Africa/Asmara
- Currency
- ERN
Long-weekend planner
Good Friday falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Eritrea, Good Friday is on April 3, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Good Friday falls on a Friday.
Yes. Good Friday is a public holiday observed nationwide in Eritrea.
Good Friday was on April 3, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Good Friday in Eritrea is on March 26, 2027.
Other public holidays in Eritrea 2026
- New Year's Day (Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት)Jan 1
- Orthodox Christmas (Lidet ልደት)Jan 7
- Orthodox Epiphany (Timket ጥምቀት)Jan 19
- Women's Day (Maelti Anesti መዓልቲ ኣነስቲ)Mar 8
- Easter Sunday (Fasika ፋሲካ)Apr 5
- May DayMay 1
- Independence Day (Maelti Natsinet መዓልቲ ናጽነት)May 24
- Martyrs' Day (Maelti Siwuat መዓልቲ ስውኣት)Jun 20
- Revolution Day (Bahti Meskerem ባሕቲ መስከረም)Sep 1
About these dates
The Good Friday date for Eritrea 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.