Trending Now - Good Friday 2026: Holiday Hours for Markets and Retailers
WHO:
Fast Company - The United States Postal Service (USPS) is a federal agency.
Fast Company - Major national banks include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank.
Fast Company - Retailers mentioned include Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, Costco, Best Buy, and Kohl's.
Fast Company - Fast food and restaurant chains mentioned include McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, and Chipotle.
WHAT:
Fast Company - The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remain open on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026, as it is not a federal holiday.
Fast Company - In states that observe Good Friday as a state holiday, state agencies and institutions, such as DMVs and state licensing boards, are likely to be closed.
Fast Company - UPS store locations are open on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026.
Fast Company - FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical, and FedEx Logistics are open on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026, while FedEx and FedEx Freight services have "modified service."
Fast Company - Most chain pharmacies, including Walgreens and CVS, are open on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026, although local independent pharmacies may be closed.
Fast Company - Good Friday is observed on April 3rd, 2026.
Fast Company - Good Friday is not recognized as a national holiday by the federal government.
Fast Company - U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, are closed on Good Friday.
Fast Company - All major national banks' retail locations are open on Good Friday.
Fast Company - The USPS is operating and delivering mail on Good Friday.
Fast Company - UPS and FedEx are operating on Good Friday, with FedEx offering modified service for some services.
Yahoo Finance - The U.S. stock market and bond market will be closed on Good Friday.
Yahoo Finance - The NYSE and Nasdaq will observe 10 holidays in 2026.
WHERE:
Fast Company - Good Friday is observed in various states across the United States.
Fast Company - The states that observe Good Friday as a state holiday include Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas.
WHEN:
Fast Company - Good Friday is on April 3rd, 2026.
Fast Company - The last federal holiday was Washington’s Birthday on February 16th, 2026, and the next one will be Memorial Day on May 25th, 2026.
Yahoo Finance - The NYSE and Nasdaq will observe the following holidays in 2026: New Year’s Day on January 1st, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19th, Washington’s Birthday on February 16th, Good Friday on April 3rd, Memorial Day on May 25th, Juneteenth on June 19th, Independence Day (observed) on July 3rd, Labor Day on September 7th, Thanksgiving Day on November 26th, and Christmas Day on December 25th.
WHY:
Fast Company - Good Friday is significant to Christians in the United States and around the world.
HOW:
Fast Company - The USPS operates on Good Friday because it is a federal agency and is closed only on federally observed holidays.
Fast Company - Major banks remain open on Good Friday despite the stock market being closed.
(UPDATED April 3, 2026 15:18 UTC)
The Social Security Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs are open on Good on Friday, since it is not a federal holiday. However, in states that observe Good Friday as a state holiday, local agencies like DMVs may be closed. Most chain pharmacies, including Walgreens and CVS, are open on Friday, along with UPS stores and FedEx Office locations, although FedEx and FedEx Freight services are operating with modified service.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 13:28 UTC)
Good Friday is observed on Friday, and while it holds significance for Christians, it is not recognized as a national holiday by the federal government, meaning U.S. stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, are closed. However, major national banks like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, as well as the USPS, are operating and delivering mail on this day. States such as Connecticut, Louisiana, and Texas recognize Good Friday as a state holiday, but all major banks will remain open despite the stock market closure.