Good Friday in Indonesia is a public holiday, celebrated with great reverence by the Christian community which makes up about 10% of the country's population. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary, events recorded in the New Testament of the Bible. This holiday, also known as 'Jumat Agung', is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday.
Various churches and congregations in Indonesia hold solemn, somber services on Good Friday. It is a day of fasting and penance, commemorating the day when Jesus died. Religious processions are held in some parts of the country, one of the most significant being the 'Way of the Cross' procession in Larantuka, East Flores, which attracts tourists and pilgrims from all over the world.
Furthermore, many Christian Indonesians also engage in acts of charity on Good Friday, mirroring Jesus Christ's selflessness. Some people also spend the day in prayer and reflection, visiting churches, reading biblical stories of Christ's crucifixion, or watching religious movies. Even in this predominantly Muslim country, Good Friday is respected and observed, reflecting Indonesia's commitment to religious diversity and freedom of worship.