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Is Good Friday a holy day of obligation for Catholics?

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Is Good Friday a holy day of obligation for Catholics?

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No. Since there are to be no masses on Good Friday (no masses from Holy Thursday until Easter), it is not a day of obligation. However, there are liturgies on Good Friday. All Catholics are encouraged to attend the liturgy. Good Friday is, however, a day of strict fasting and abstinence.