Friday, April 18 is Good Friday, which means some businesses and services will be closed for the holiday, including the stock market.
While Good Friday is not a federal holiday, some states recognize it as a public holiday, and others may be affected by local business closures.
In the 12 states where it is observed as a public holiday, such as Connecticut and New Jersey, state government offices are closed for the day.
Good Friday is a holy day for Christians marking Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. It falls during what’s known as the Holy Week, which concludes with Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Here’s what’s open and closed today.
A United States Postal Service truck is used to deliver mail on Sept. 12, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
When is Good Friday?
Good Friday falls on Friday, April 18 this year. It comes two days before Easter Sunday, which is on April 20.
Is Good Friday a federal holiday?
No, Good Friday is not a federal holiday.
Here’s the federal holiday schedule for the rest of the year, according to the Office of Personnel Management:
- June 19 – Juneteenth National Independence Day
- July 4 – Independence Day
- Oct. 13 – Indigenous People’s Day
- Nov. 27 – Thanksgiving Day
Is USPS mail delivered on Good Friday?
Yes, the U.S. Postal Service will be open on Good Friday, which means mail will be delivered today.
The USPS has a list of observed holidays for the year on its website.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Good Friday?
UPS shipping services will be available on Good Friday, according to its website.
FedEx services will be also available and locations will be open, according to its website.
Are banks be open on Good Friday?
Most banks follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule and will be open on Good Friday, though be sure to check by location.
The Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are closed on Good Friday. The stock market will reopen on Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network – New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Here’s what’s open and closed
