Good Friday is today (April 7) with the Easter holidays now underway for many people across the UK - including kids who finished school on March 31.
And now for millions of others, people will be off work for four days straight with many soaking up the sun and enjoying some free time during the long weekend.
Every year we celebrate Good Friday - and often it falls on a different date - but why is it called Good Friday? Here is what you need to know.
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When does Good Friday fall?
As mentioned, this year it falls on April 7. It always occurs two days before Easter Sunday which means it changes dates very year.
Why is it called Good Friday?
Good Friday is the Christian day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus and His death at Calvary, according to Christianity.com before his resurrection is celebrated on Easter Sunday.
They explain: "For Christians, Good Friday is an important day of the year because it celebrates what we believe to be the most momentous weekend in the history of the world. Ever since Jesus died and was raised, Christians have proclaimed the cross and resurrection of Jesus to be the decisive turning point for all creation. Paul considered it 'of first importance' that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and was raised to life on the third day, following what God had promised in the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3)."
This day is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, to some.
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