It might be difficult to keep track of what’s open and closed on Good Friday, with many schools already on spring break and drastically differing employer vacation policies. Easter is a significant holiday, but because it falls on a Sunday, some businesses do not observe it.
As you attempt to run errands today, this makes it a bit of a hit-or-miss situation. To be safe, you should call ahead, but here’s a quick rundown of what you may expect.
Is it possible to go to the bank on Good Friday?
Because Good Friday is not a federal holiday, most financial institutions will be open. Good Friday is a state holiday in 12 states, therefore locations in Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota may be closed.
Is mail delivery possible on Good Friday?
Because it is not a federal holiday, home delivery will go place as usual. As you might imagine, UPS and FedEx will continue to operate normally, including deliveries for all divisions. Furthermore, all of their drop-off locations will be open during regular business hours.
Is it possible to trade stocks on Good Friday?
No. Because Good Friday is a holiday in the stock market, both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be closed.
Is the government open on Good Friday?
It depends on where you are in the country. Federal offices will be open, but you won’t be able to visit DMV offices, courts, or city halls in Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, or North Dakota because the day is an official holiday in 12 states.
On Good Friday, which retail and grocery stores are closed?
Essentially none. While some small businesses may close due to personnel shortages, no major retailers will be closed this holiday season.
