What’s open and closed on Good Friday 2026? Stock markets, banks, post office, Walmart holiday hours

Today, April 3, 2026, is Good Friday. It is an important day to Christians in the United States and around the world. But unlike in many other countries, Good Friday, in many U.S. states, isn’t an official holiday.

When it comes to institutions and businesses, some observe the holiday, while others don’t. That can make it confusing for people to know exactly what is open and what is closed on Good Friday. Here’s what you need to know.

Is Good Friday a national holiday?

No, the federal government does not recognize Good Friday as a national holiday.

This means that many federal institutions that are typically closed on public holidays remain open on Good Friday, including agencies such as the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

For those keeping track, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management notes that there are 11 federal holidays in 2026. The last one was Washington’s Birthday on February 16, and the next one will be Memorial Day on May 25.

Is Good Friday a state holiday?

While Good Friday isn’t a federal holiday, a number of states recognize the day as a state holiday. According to TimeandDate, 10 states observe Good Friday as a state holiday or partial holiday. Those states include:

• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Hawaii
• Indiana
• Louisiana
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• New Jersey
• Tennessee
• Texas

In these states, state agencies and institutions, such as DMVs and state licensing boards, are likely to be closed.

Is the stock market open on Good Friday?

No, U.S. stock markets are closed today. America’s stock exchanges recognize their own holiday schedules, not the federal government’s. 

Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq observe Good Friday as a holiday, and thus their markets are closed.

Are banks open on Good Friday?

You may think that since stock markets are closed on Good Friday, other financial institutions, such as banks, must also be closed. But actually, that’s not the case.

All of America’s major national banks’ retail locations are open today, which includes JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America (BoA), Wells Fargo, and Citibank. 

Keep in mind, however, that smaller regional banks or banks located in states where Good Friday is observed as a state holiday may choose to close today.

Are ATMs open on Good Friday?

Yep, it’s rare that an ATM ever “closes”—except when it runs out of cash or breaks.

But actually, that’s more likely to happen on long holiday weekends like the Easter weekend than on Good Friday.

During holidays, people typically go out and engage in more activities, so ATM usage increases, which can cause the ATM to run out of cash faster than it normally would.

Is the post office open on Good Friday?

Yes, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is operating today. USPS branches are open—even in states where Good Friday is a state holiday.

This is because the USPS is a federal agency, not a state agency, so it is closed only on federally observed holidays.

Is mail delivered on Good Friday?

Yes. U.S. post offices will deliver mail as normal on Good Friday, so you can expect to see the mail truck drive past your house sometime today.

Are FedEx and UPS operating on Good Friday?

UPS says that its pickup and delivery services are available today. It also says that UPS store locations remain open on Good Friday.

As for FedEx, the delivery company says its FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical, and FedEx Logistics are all open today.

However, it lists its FedEx and FedEx Freight services as having “modified service” today.

Are schools open on Good Friday?

This is a complicated one to answer because, for many schools, holidays are decided at the local level, not the state or federal level.

For public schools, this means that some will be open and some will be closed. The only way to know for sure is to contact the school or view its calendar online.

When it comes to private schools, particularly Christian or Catholic ones, many may be closed on Good Friday due to the holiday’s religious significance. However, the only way to know for sure is if you contact the school in question directly.

Are retail stores open on Good Friday?

Yeah, you can count on nearly every major big box retailer being open today. They know many people may have the day off work and so go out shopping. 

Major retailers that should be open today include Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, Costco, Best Buy, Kohl’s, and more.

Are restaurants open on Good Friday?

Most fast food and restaurant chains should be open today. This includes most of the popular chains, such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, and Chipotle.

However, note that many popular fast-food chains operate on a franchise model, which means specific locations may be owned by individuals rather than the company.

Individually owned franchise locations usually have the authority to set their own hours and days open and closed. So it is possible some specific locations may be closed today.

Are grocery stores open on Good Friday?

Yep, nearly every major grocery store chain will be open today. This includes Kroger, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Aldi, Costco, and more.

Are pharmacies open on Good Friday?

Yeah, most chain pharmacies should be open today, including Walgreens and CVS.

The only caveat here is that local independent pharmacies may be closed if the owners observe Good Friday as a holiday.

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