Good Friday is a religious anniversary for Catholics and Christians, not a federal holiday, but some business activities on that day have been closed.
Good Friday is held ahead of Easter celebrations and is one of five Christian celebrations that commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
Although religious groups observed it, it was not considered a federal holiday. The U.S. Department of Commerce lists 11 federally recognized holidays, including New Year's Day, Rev. Martin Luther King, George Washington's birthday, Memorial Day, Teenagers' Eleventh National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
In the United States, twelve states recognize Good Friday as state holidays: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Carolina, North Dakota, Texas and Tennessee. In these areas, state offices are closed.
Whether you are observing Good Friday or an Easter-related errand, this is what is closed, open, or possibly reducing business hours.
Good Friday is closed
Nasdaq Composite is a stock market index that includes all stocks listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, closing on Good Friday. The New York Stock Exchange is also closed on Good Friday.
Catholic and Christian schools are usually closed when complying with holidays. To make sure your student’s campus is closed today, call the Administration Office or check your child’s academic calendar.
Before Easter holidays, some public schools, including the Los Angeles Unified School District, have closed spring break.
Will Good Friday affect postal services?
The U.S. Postal Service Office is open on Good Friday, meaning mail delivery will not be affected.
This is the latest online list of holidays observed by USPS.
What is Good Friday
Banks usually follow the Fed's holiday schedule to ensure that most banks are open on Friday. You should contact your preferred bank branch to ensure that their working hours are not affected.
Most public libraries are open on Good Friday, but are closed on Easter Sunday, including the Los Angeles Public Library location. Check out the list of observed holidays here.
Most clothing retailers, shopping malls and grocery stores will be open on Good Friday, but check in advance for Easter Sunday closures and store hours.
You should always call before visiting any of these locations to check if their working hours have been reduced or if Good Friday is closed.
