Good Friday 2025
Date: April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Country: Guam Public Holidays
Description
Good Friday in Guam is a public holiday that many people notice. It is a solemn day for Christians who live on the island and for visitors who are there. The mood is serious and reflective.
The holiday falls each year on the Friday before Easter Sunday. Because Easter moves, Good Friday can be in late March or in April. Its exact date follows the same calendar that most Christian churches use.
Good Friday remembers the day Christians believe Jesus was crucified. For believers this day is about sacrifice, love, and the idea of paying for the wrongs of others. It points toward hope that comes with Easter.
On Guam the day is part of the island life and its calendar of important religious events. It is significant because it connects faith, community memory, and the religious history shared by many people on the island.
Traditions
On Good Friday in Guam people attend long church services and quiet prayer vigils. Many join processions through towns carrying wooden crosses. Some reenact the passion with actors. Streets are calmer and loud music is often put away.
Families visit multiple churches for the Stations of the Cross. Some go barefoot or wear simple clothing to show respect. People clean and decorate graves, bringing flowers and candles for visiting relatives. Shops and businesses may close or have reduced hours so communities can observe the day.
Meals are simple and usually seafood based. Families eat fish stews or grilled fish, rice, and boiled vegetables. Festive foods and meat dishes are avoided, and meals are shared quietly with family and close friends.
Travel Tips
Many government offices, banks and some shops are closed or open reduced hours. Plan ahead for car rentals, shops and pharmacies. Expect church areas and main roads to be busy in the morning and late afternoon. Public buses may run less often.
Enjoy the day by visiting quieter beaches early. Book restaurants and tours in advance. Follow traffic signs and police directions near events. Bring water, sun protection and respect local event spaces to stay safe and show courtesy.