Is Good Friday a national holiday?

To be clear, Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, but it is not a federal holiday in the United States. Thus, most services such as the post office, mail, and banking should not be disrupted. Stores should be open too.Jun 2, 2010 read more

Good Friday is a state holiday in some states such as Hawaii, where city and state offices are closed and some forms of public transport (eg. buses) run on the state holiday schedule. In some areas, such as Perry County in Tennessee, Good Friday is a school holiday. read more

Good news, Good Friday is a bank holiday, so for many people, it marked the beginning of their Easter weekend. Monday, April 2, is also a bank holiday, but not every work will give employees these two Easter dates off. read more

Many countries observe Good Friday as a national holiday on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus. Some countries observe the Orthodox calendar in which Good Friday may occur on a different date. read more