The Latest Breaking News from Good Friday

Good Friday skipping: English Heritage aims to jump-start neglected Easter tradition

‘Long rope day’ endured for hundreds of years but is now largely forgotten, says charity

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

WA liquor laws restricting Good Friday alcohol sales dubbed a 'relic of the past' as reform looms

Western Australia's restrictions on Good Friday alcohol sales need to be modernised, according to the minister tasked with overseeing the state's liquor laws.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Port of Dover boss promises smoother weekend for travellers heading to France

Exclusive: ‘As it stands right now, Good Friday is going to be the busiest for coach traffic,’ says Doug Bannister

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

When is Easter and the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays?

Easter will fall on a separate date from last year

Manchester Evening News · Mar 31, 2023

Tesco, Asda, Aldi, M&S, Lidl and Morrisons Good Friday opening and closing times for bank holiday

Supermarket opening hours for Good Friday bank holiday on April 7 including Aldi, ASDA, Tesco, M&S, Lidl and Morrisons

Liverpool Echo · Mar 29, 2023

Former Irish leader Bertie Ahern calls for review of Good Friday Agreement

It comes after MPs this week endorsed Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland Brexit deal following his compromise agreement with the European Union

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2023

Good Friday: Is it a Bank Holiday in Ireland and am I entitled to extra pay

Even though banks and many businesses are closed - if you are working you won't get holiday pay

Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Supermarket opening hours over Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 2023

If you’re planning on stocking the cupboards over the Bank Holiday weekend, here’s when you can do that.

Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2023

Is Good Friday a Bank Holiday? The extra pay entitlements and holiday info you need

Despite the fact that banks are closed on Friday as well as many businesses, those who are scheduled to work won’t be entitled to Public Holiday pay for this day

Dublin Live · Mar 21, 2023

Ukraine war overshadows pope's Good Friday services

Pope Francis presided at a solemn Good Friday service recalling the last hours in the life of Jesus, with the shadow of the war in Ukraine hanging over the most sombre day in the Christian calendar.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2022