Good Friday 2024 date: Is it Federal holiday? Will banks, stock market, schools remain open?

Good Friday is here and it will be observed ahead of Easter 2024. This year Good Friday is on March 29. In the US, there are several queries regarding Good Friday whether it is a Federal Holiday or not, and whether banks, stock markets and schools will function or be closed. We will discuss all these aspects in this article.

Good Friday - Is it a Federal Holiday?

No Good Friday is not a Federal Holiday but 12 states across the US deem Good Friday as a state holiday. These are - Connecticut, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, Tennessee, Hawaii, Delaware, Louisiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and North Carolina.

Good Friday - Will Banks Remain Open?

Banks will generally remain open but states which recognize Good Friday as state holiday may have curtailed working hours.

Stock Market Holiday on Good Friday?

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq don't function on Stock Market Holidays. Good Friday is a registered Stock Market Holiday and markets won't function that day.

FAQs:

Q1. When is Good Friday?
A1. This year Good Friday is on March 29.

Q2. Is Good Friday a Federal Holiday?
A2. No Good Friday is not a Federal Holiday but 12 states across the US deem Good Friday as state holiday. These are - Connecticut, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, Tennessee, Hawaii, Delaware, Louisiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and North Carolina.