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Am I entitled to a day off or extra pay if I work Good Friday?

Are you working on Friday? If you work in a bank, a school or in the public sector, you’re certainly getting a day off, but for the rest of us, it’s complicated. Unlike Easter Monday, Good Friday isn’t a bank holiday or public holiday. However, many companies choose to give their employees the day off, or if you’re working, a day in lieu or extra pay. Unfortunately, this is entirely up to your boss's discretion so there’s no guarantee you’ll be rewarded with a day off later in the year if you happen to be stuck to the desk on Good Friday.