Are Banks Open on Good Friday? Find Out if You Can Stop In Before the Easter Holiday
Good Friday is a religious holiday that recognizes the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It always falls on the Friday right before Easter Sunday, and this year, Good Friday falls on March 29, 2024. There are a wide number of denominations in the Christian faith that recognize Good Friday with fasting, deep prayer and other special church services.
Despite many practicing Christians' observation of the holiday, Good Friday does not warrant a day off of work or school for most. This may have you asking: "Are banks open on Good Friday?" It can get confusing, and if you’re planning a Good Friday bank trip, you don’t want to show up only for locked bank doors to greet you.
Good Friday may be an important holiday of the Christian faith, but it is not observed as a federal holiday. So, what does that mean for last-minute errands to run before your Easter festivities? Don’t worry—we are answering all of your burning questions to better help you prepare during Holy Week!
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Is Good Friday a Federal Holiday?
The Federal Reserve, which regulates the nation’s banking system, observes eleven federal holidays each year—and no, Good Friday is not one of them. Here are the holidays recognized by the Federal Reserve:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Since Good Friday is not a federal holiday, public school students will have classes to attend and homework assignments to turn in that day if they're not on spring break already. Government employees will go to work. Court will be in session. Mail will run. Banks will largely be open.
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Which States Recognize Good Friday?
Notice, we said that banks will largely be open. There are always exceptions to the rules! Yes, the federal government of the United States recognizes certain holidays. However, each state has the ability to recognize additional holidays. As the Federal Times reported, there are twelve states that currently recognize Good Friday as a state holiday:
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Texas
Tennessee
In the above states where Good Friday is observed as a holiday, state offices and courts are closed, and other businesses may close as well. We encourage anyone that belongs to credit unions or smaller, community banks to contact their branches to confirm if they are open.
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Are Banks Open on Good Friday?
The stock market will be closed, but for the most part, banks will be open on Good Friday. If you live in a state that recognizes Good Friday as a holiday or belong to a smaller bank, make sure to double-check their business hours or give them a call.
No major banks have been reported as closing on Good Friday this year. Most banks will be open on Good Friday, so if you need to make a last-minute run, you should be in luck.
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