Good Friday falls on April, 202, and while it’s a day of deep religious significance for Christians—commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus—it isn’t a federal holiday in the United States, leading to confusion about what’s open and closed.
If you’re wondering about banks, most major branches—including Capital One, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase—will be open for regular business hours. Good Friday is not a federal bank holiday, though some local banks in states where it is recognized as a public holiday may close or operate on limited hours. It’s always wise to check with your local branch to be sure.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will operate as usual on Good Friday. Post offices will be open, and regular mail delivery and package services will continue without interruption. UPS and FedEx will also maintain normal pickup and delivery schedules, with all retail locations open.
The biggest closure? The U.S. stock markets. Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will be closed all day on April, 202, in observance of Good Friday. No trading will take place, and the bond market will also be closed. Markets will reopen on Monday, April.
In summary, most banks and all post offices are open, but Wall Street takes the day off. Good Friday is a regular workday for most Americans, except in a handful of states where it’s a public holiday and for those observing the day’s religious significance.
