Western Christianity
In the Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches, Easter Friday falls within the Octave of Easter. The date of Easter Friday changes from year to year, following the changing date of Easter Week. In 2009 it fell on 17 April and in 2010 it fell on 9 April. In 2011, it falls on April 29, and on April 13 in 2012.
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