Good Friday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and many other countries, and many shops, pharmacies, banks, and offices close for the day. Because the rest of Easter weekend often has its own pattern of opening and closing, customers appreciate a sign that shows the whole picture. This A4 template does both with quiet elegance. On a soft lavender background, two finely engraved lilies in deep plum frame the top of the page. Easter appears in gold script above a large CLOSED in Playfair Display, with GOOD FRIDAY in spaced sage green capitals and the date Friday 26 March in italics. A white rounded card lists Easter weekend opening times, followed by a peaceful Easter wish and the business name.
Good Friday 2027 Date
Good Friday falls two days before Easter Sunday. In 2027, Easter Sunday is March 28, so Good Friday is Friday 26 March and Easter Monday is Monday 29 March. The sample sign uses these dates in British style with the day before the month. Check the dates each year, as Easter moves with the lunar calendar.
Lilies as an Easter Symbol
White lilies are traditional Easter flowers, associated with renewal, hope and peace. The engraved lilies on this sign have a delicate, vintage look, like illustrations from an old botanical book. They suit pharmacies, florists, bookshops, churches and professional offices, where a calm, respectful design is preferred.
The Good Friday Closure Message
CLOSED is the largest word on the page, followed by GOOD FRIDAY and the date. The small gold Easter script above it sets the seasonal context gently. A gold divider separates the headline from the date. This clear hierarchy means customers understand the message in seconds.
Easter Weekend Opening Times Card
The white card lists four days: Friday 26 March, closed; Saturday 27 March, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 28 March, closed; and Monday 29 March, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed days appear in soft raspberry. Click any text to change it. If you are closed on Easter Monday too, change the hours and colour to match the other closed days.
Editing the Good Friday Sign
Every line of text is editable. Update the date for future years, change the business name and address at the bottom, and edit the greeting if you prefer different wording. The lilies can be resized, moved, or recoloured, for example to gold for a warmer look.
Good Friday Closures for Pharmacies
In many countries, pharmacies follow special rota arrangements on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with a few pharmacies open for urgent prescriptions. If your pharmacy is closed, add a line naming the nearest pharmacy on duty or the health advice number, so patients know where to go.
Good Friday for Shops and Supermarkets
Trading rules on Good Friday vary. In some places, large shops must close, while small shops may open. In others, opening is unrestricted. Check local regulations before deciding your hours, and use the sign to let customers know your plans clearly.
Where to Display the Good Friday Notice
Place the sign on the door, in the window, and at the till during Holy Week. Update your website, online listings, and phone greeting. Customers often check online before travelling, so consistent information everywhere avoids wasted trips.
Printing the Good Friday Sign on A4
The template is set to A4, 210 x 297 mm, the standard paper size in the UK, Ireland, Australia and Europe. Save a PDF and print it at 100 percent scale. The lavender background prints softly on most printers. For a larger window display, print at A3.
Sharing the Good Friday Closure Online
Share an image of the sign on social media during Holy Week with a short message wishing customers a happy Easter. Include the closed dates in your post text so they appear in search results and are accessible to screen readers.
Good Friday Signs for Churches
Churches can adapt the sign to list Good Friday and Easter services instead of opening times. Change CLOSED to HOLY WEEK and use the card to show service times, such as Good Friday reflection at 3 pm and Easter Sunday service at 10 am.
Good Friday Notices for Offices
Offices that close for the Easter bank holidays can use the sign at reception and in client emails. Replace the opening times with a line about the office closing on Thursday afternoon and reopening on Tuesday morning, and add an emergency contact if needed.
Lavender and Plum Colour Options
The lavender, plum and sage palette is soft and springlike. You can change the background to cream or pale yellow, or switch the plum to navy for a more formal look. Keep the CLOSED headline dark for good contrast.
Easter Weekend Staffing Tips
With two bank holidays in four days, staffing Easter weekend can be tricky. Plan rotas early, share them with the team and make sure key holders know their opening times on Saturday and Monday.
Good Friday in the United States
In the United States, Good Friday is not a federal holiday, but some states, schools, businesses, and the stock markets close. American businesses can use the sign by changing the date format and adjusting the opening times card.
Hot Cross Buns and Easter Specials
Bakeries and cafes often sell hot cross buns on Good Friday. If you open for part of the day, mention your specials in the greeting line. Customers love traditional treats during Easter week.
Good Friday Sign Questions
Can I change the date to US format?
Yes. Edit each date to Month Day order.
Can I remove the lilies?
Yes. Select and delete them, then centre the title.
Can I add Easter Monday as closed?
Yes. Change its hours to Closed and recolour the text.
Good Friday for Building Trades
Builders, plumbers and electricians often take the Easter bank holidays off. A trade business can display the sign in its office and send the image to clients with ongoing jobs, so nobody expects work on site over the four-day weekend.
Wishing You a Peaceful Easter
Update the dates and your business details, then print the sign. An elegant Good Friday notice tells customers when you are closed and wishes them a peaceful Easter.
