The month of April has entered its third week, which has also arrived with a happy long weekend for Punjab residents and citizens.
According to the latest holiday circulated by the government of Punjab, the upcoming Friday, which will fall on April 18, 2025, will be celebrated as a holiday due to the Good Friday occasion.
It is to be noted that it is expected that on this day, all government institutions, including banks, schools, etc., will not be working and will mark a day off.
Why do we celebrate Good Friday?
Good Friday, which is also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday, or the Passion of the Lord, is not a good or celebratory day for Christians as it marks the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
The day is celebrated during Holy Week as a part of the Paschal Triduum.
Other possible holidays in April 2025 -
According to reports, the month of April will see one more holiday, apart from Saturdays and Sundays. There will be a holiday on April 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Parashuram, a saint who is worshiped in Hindu mythology. The day is marked as Parashuram Jayanti.