When is it?
When is Good Friday 2027 in Hong Kong?
Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a public holiday in Hong Kong
Local date
Friday, March 26, 2027
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
How it's calculated
Friday before Easter Sunday
Updated through 2027
History & Origins
The Story Behind Good Friday
Easter is Christianity's most important holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It evolved from Jewish Passover traditions and incorporated spring festival customs from various cultures. The Easter bunny and egg traditions come from Germanic spring celebrations.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Good Friday is Celebrated
Religious observations include church services, sunrise services, and passion plays. Secular traditions include Easter egg hunts, egg decorating, and the Easter Bunny bringing baskets of treats. Traditional foods include lamb, ham, and hot cross buns.
Date Calculation
How the Good Friday Date is Determined
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. This means it can occur between March 22 and April 25. Orthodox Easter uses the Julian calendar and often falls on a different date.
Good Friday worldwide
Compare 2027 dates across countries
Canada
2027Saturday, March 27, 2027
Time zone · America/Toronto
United States
2027Saturday, March 27, 2027
Time zone · America/New_York
United Kingdom
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/London
Australia
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Australia/Sydney
Ireland
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/Dublin
Philippines
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Asia/Manila
Brazil
2027Saturday, March 27, 2027
Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo
Germany
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/Berlin
France
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/Paris
Mexico
2027Saturday, March 27, 2027
Time zone · America/Mexico_City
Spain
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/Madrid
Italy
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/Rome
Netherlands
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam
Poland
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Europe/Warsaw
New Zealand
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Pacific/Auckland
South Africa
2027Sunday, March 28, 2027
Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg
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