Good Friday 2025, April 18 -- Also known as Black Friday, Holi Friday or Great Friday, it marks the day Jesus was crucified by the Romans at Calvary and generally falls two days before Easter Sunday, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus. Good Friday is observed with fasting, prayers. Many Christians attend church to reflect on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus.

Many states in India observe Good Friday as public holiday, where private and educational institutions remain closed today. According to official announcement and academic calendars, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar have official holiday today.

Christians participate in Church services wearing black attire to indicate mourni...