Looking for Friday holidays in 2025? You’re in luck! This year has several Fridays that are public holidays, giving you the perfect opportunity for long weekends and mini-vacations.
Planning ahead for holidays can help you maximize your time off, whether for travel, relaxation, or spending time with loved ones. Below, we’ve listed all the Friday holidays in 2025 so you can mark your calendar early.
List of Friday Holidays in 2025
February 2025
February 14, 2025 (Friday)
- Valentine’s Day – Global (widely observed cultural holiday)
- Lailat al Bara’a / Night of Emancipation – Islamic countries and Muslim communities worldwide (religious observance)
February 28, 2025 (Friday)
- Dangpa Losar / Bhutanese New Year – Bhutan (national holiday, Year of the Wood Female Snake)
- Losar / Tibetan New Year – Tibet, Tibetan communities worldwide (cultural/religious holiday)
March 2025
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
- Holi Phagwa – India, Nepal, Hindu communities worldwide (religious festival)
- Purim – Israel, Jewish communities worldwide (religious holiday)
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
- Jumatul Bidah / Friday of Farewell – Islamic countries and Muslim communities worldwide (religious observance during Ramadan)
April 2025
April 4, 2025 (Friday)
- Qing Ming Jie / Tomb Sweeping Day – China, Taiwan, Chinese communities worldwide (traditional holiday)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
- Good Friday – Christian countries worldwide including:
- United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand
- Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland
- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico
- Philippines, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya
- And many other Christian-majority nations (major religious holiday)
- Orthodox Good Friday – Eastern Orthodox countries including:
- Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia, Montenegro, North Macedonia
- Greece, Cyprus, Orthodox communities worldwide (religious holiday)
May 2025
May 16, 2025 (Friday)
- Great Prayer Day – Denmark (national holiday, Christian observance)
June 2025
June 6, 2025 (Friday)
- Eid al Adha / Feast of Sacrifice – Islamic countries and Muslim communities worldwide including:
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
- Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey
- Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Indonesia
- Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan
- Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Niger, Chad
- And Muslim communities globally (major Islamic holiday)
August 2025
August 15, 2025 (Friday)
- Assumption of Mary – Catholic countries including:
- France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Poland, Lithuania, Slovenia, Croatia
- Colombia, Chile, Paraguay
- And other Catholic-majority nations (religious holiday)
- Parsi New Year – India (Parsi communities), Iran (Zoroastrian communities)
- Independence Day – India (national holiday)
- Liberation Day – South Korea (national holiday)
August 22, 2025 (Friday)
- Virgo – Astrological observance (cultural)
September 2025
September 5, 2025 (Friday)
- Onam / Thiruonam – Kerala (India), Hindu communities worldwide (cultural/religious festival)
October 2025
October 31, 2025 (Friday)
- Halloween – United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand (cultural holiday)
- Reformation Day – Germany, Protestant regions and communities worldwide (religious observance)
- All Hallows’ Eve – Christian communities worldwide (religious observance)
December 2025
December 26, 2025 (Friday)
- Boxing Day – United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa (national holiday)
- Saint Stephen’s Day – Ireland, Catalonia (Spain), Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia (religious/national holiday)
- Second Day of Christmas – Various European countries (Christian observance)
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Additional Notes:
Regional Variations:
- Islamic holidays may vary by 1-2 days depending on local moon sighting traditions
- Jewish holidays begin at sundown the evening before
- Orthodox Christian holidays follow the Julian calendar and may differ from Western Christian dates
- Hindu and Buddhist holidays may vary by region and tradition
Types of Holidays Included:
- National Holidays: Official government holidays with closures
- Religious Observances: Major holy days observed by faith communities
- Cultural Celebrations: Widely observed traditional festivals
- International Days: UN-designated and globally recognized observances
Coverage
This list includes holidays from all continents and major religious, cultural, and national traditions. The research covered official government holidays, major religious observances, and widely celebrated cultural events across approximately 195 countries and territories worldwide.
Note: Some holidays vary by country or region, so check your local calendar for confirmation.