What is closed on Good Friday? See what’s open in Delaware on holiday before Easter

With Easter Sunday set for April 20, that means it’s Good Friday.

While many retail stores will be closed Sunday for the Christian holiday, not everything will shut down for Good Friday.

Here’s a look at what will stay open and what will close for Good Friday:

What is Good Friday?

Good Friday is the day in which Christian and Catholic churches across the world commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. “From the early days of Christianity, Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting,” Britannica notes.

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What is Easter?

Easter falls on Sunday, April 20 this year, and it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows a 40-day period known as Lent. The date the holidays are celebrated changes depending on the year because Easter is one of several “moveable feasts” in the liturgical year, according to the History Channel. Other examples of “moveable feasts” include Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday.

When is Easter in 2025?

All churches celebrate Easter on April 20 this year.

What is closed on Good Friday?

The Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange will be closed, but most banks will be open for regular business hours. Most schools also will be closed since Good Friday falls on spring break for many school districts.

While not a federal holiday, Good Friday is recognized as a state public holiday in some states including Delaware and New Jersey.

However, banks and retail stores and restaurants will remain open with regular hours.

The U.S. Postal Service will be open and offer mail services while UPS and FedEx will continue deliveries.

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