What Is Actually Open On Good Friday?

Good Friday and Easter Sunday are not federal holidays. However, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in 12 states, meaning many courts and state government offices will be closed.

State offices and courts will be closed on Good Friday (April 15) in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee and Texas.

The stock market, which is always closed on weekends, observes Good Friday as a holiday. Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will be closed.

Good Friday school closures depend on school districts. Chicago Public Schools, for example, mark the week leading up to Easter Sunday as spring break this year. Check with your local district.

Many banks, including Wells Fargo and Bank of America, don’t recognize Easter as bank-wide holidays. But many branches are often closed on Sundays. Call your local branch for potential modified hours on Good Friday.

The United States Postal Service does not recognize Easter or Good Friday as USPS holidays. Regular services should be available, but it’s best to check with your local office’s hours – especially because many locations are closed on Sundays, regardless of this weekend’s holiday. FedEx and UPS will be open on Good Friday, but mostly closed on Easter – with the exception of services like FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical.

Some garbage and recycling collection may be delayed or moved to another day in light of the holiday weekend. Check with local providers. Many grocery and convenience stores, including CVS and Walmart, will be open on Easter. Others will close their doors on Sunday – like Target and Costco. Check local listings for modified hours. Most restaurants will also be open – including chains like Applebee’s and Denny’s. Hours may vary. Check with local locations.