The reason why fish is a popular choice on that day is because Christians believe Jesus Christ sacrificed his flesh for our sins and many of Jesus’s followers were fishermen.
Fish has also been used as a secret symbol by Christians to identify one another when their religion was banned.
We asked readers to name their favourite chippies in Derbyshire. Do you agree with their choices?
1. Chesters
Chesters have been voted top of the chip shops by our readers. Check out the fare at 151 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7JH. Photo: JPIMedia
2. Margaret's Chippy
Margaret's Chippy on Duke Street, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, S41 9AD has been voted by our readers as the second best chip shop. It's open at lunchtimes on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Photo: Oli Scarff
3. Wessington's Fish & Chips
Wessington's Fish and Chips at, Back Lane, Wessington, DE55 6DQ, has been placed third in our readers' favourite chippies in Derbyshire. Photo: Google
4. Boythorpe Fryer
Scooping fourth place is Boythorpe Fryer. Visit this chippy at 138 Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield S40 2LR. Photo: Google