Good Friday

Good Friday, known as *Viernes Santo* in Spanish, is a significant religious holiday in Honduras, observed as part of Holy Week (*Semana Santa*). It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is a day of solemn reflection, prayer, and penance for many Hondurans. The day is marked by various religious processions, reenactments of the Passion of Christ, and church services across the country. In cities like Tegucigalpa, Comayagua, and Santa Rosa de Copán, elaborate processions featuring statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary are carried through the streets, often accompanied by traditional music and incense. Many businesses and government offices close, and families gather to observe the day with quiet reflection or by attending church. Good Friday is a public holiday in Honduras, deeply rooted in the country's Catholic traditions, and is a time for both spiritual devotion and cultural expression.