As various school districts enter or prepare for Spring Break and with Easter Sunday approaching, there might be some confusion regarding whether Good Friday is an official holiday. While Good Friday is not federally recognized, some services and businesses may still choose to take the day off.
In most cases, if Wall Street is closed, local and state governments and banks likely follow suit. However, Good Friday presents an exception to this pattern. Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
### Are banks open on Good Friday?
Bank operations on Good Friday depend on location. Since Good Friday is not a federal holiday, banks in most states will remain open. However, twelve states recognize Good Friday as a state holiday, which means residents in Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota may need to rely on ATMs or online banking services.
### Will there be any mail delivery on Good Friday?
The U.S. Postal Service will operate as usual on Good Friday since it is not a federal holiday. UPS and FedEx will also maintain normal business operations, with regular hours at their drop-off locations.
### Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
Due to recent market volatility, many day traders may appreciate a break on Good Friday. The stock market considers Good Friday a holiday, and as such, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will both be closed.
### Are government offices open on Good Friday?
Government office operations on Good Friday vary by state. In the 12 states where Good Friday is recognized as an official holiday, services such as DMV offices, courts, and city halls will not be accessible. These states include Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota.
### Which retail and grocery stores are closed on Good Friday?
Generally, no major retail or grocery outlets close for Good Friday, although small businesses might choose to make exceptions. Many retailers consider the day to be a busy time as customers shop for Easter-related items.
This information was originally provided by Fortune.com.