Good Friday 2024: What's open and closed? Know what your holiday weekend has in store

Although most services in different sectors in the US remain closed, some have different policies around this day, that is, Good Friday. It is not a federal holiday in the United States and therefore banking services in most states will be staying open.

However, there is a chance that banks in Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota may be closed as these states recognize this day as a state holiday.

Postal services staying open on Good Friday?

The US Postal Service will operate as it does on other working days. Other logistics delivery services like UPS and FedEx will have business ongoing as any other day and their deliveries will also proceed as usual.

Stock market and government office activities on Good Friday

US-based stock exchange recognizes this Good Friday as a holiday and therefore both, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be staying closed.

In the twelve states Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, North Carolina, and North Dakota have declared this day as a public holiday. The government-related offices will remain closed and one won't be able to go to the DMV offices, courts, or city halls.

Retail stores and grocery outlets staying open this Good Friday

During Good Friday, no big retail chains stay shut due to the weekend rush, and some outlets offer great discounts, offers, and sales to attract customers.

FAQs

Will government offices stay closed on Good Friday?
In the twelve US states that have declared Good Friday as a holiday, one will not be able to visit government institutions for work-related purposes. These states include Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota.

When is Good Friday in 2024?
Good Friday will be celebrated in 2024 on March 29, which will be a part of a long weekend where US citizens will be able to enjoy quality time with their family and friends.