Holy Friday
Great & Holy Friday (Crucifixion of the Lord) — Friday, April 10, 2026 in 2026.
The Crucifixion, death and burial of Christ. The Royal Hours, the Vespers of the Taking Down from the Cross and the Lamentations at the Tomb are served, and no Divine Liturgy is celebrated.
When is Holy Friday in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Friday, April 10, 2026. It is a moveable feast, counted from the date of Pascha, so it falls on a different date each year.
| Year | Date | Fasting that day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, April 10, 2026 | Great Lent |
| 2027 | Friday, April 30, 2027 | Great Lent |
| 2028 | Friday, April 14, 2028 | Great Lent |
| 2029 | Friday, April 6, 2029 | Great Lent |
Fasting on Holy Friday
The strictest day of the year: a complete fast is traditionally kept where health allows.
Fasting practice varies between jurisdictions, parishes and households — see the Orthodox fasting rules for the full picture and speak with your priest about your own rule.
See this feast in the calendar
Open the day itself for the saints, feast and fasting rule in full, browse April 2026, or see the whole of 2026.