Yes, most US banks are open on Good Friday. The next one is . It is not a federal holiday, so the Federal Reserve, banks and USPS work as usual, but the NYSE and Nasdaq are closed. In the UK, Canada and Australia it is a public holiday. 155 days until .
- Banks: most open, normal hours. A few close or shorten hours locally, so check your branch.
- Federal Reserve, FedACH and Fedwire: open. Yes. is a business day for United States (Federal Reserve and banks).
- USPS: open. Regular mail delivery and post offices operate normally.
- UPS and FedEx: they set their own schedules; Good Friday is normally a regular working day, but check with the carrier.
- NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day. No. is not a business day for NYSE and Nasdaq (stock market): Good Friday.
- Bond market: closed on Good Friday 2027 (SIFMA recommends a full close on March 26, 2027 and a 2:00 pm ET early close on Thursday, March 25). In 2026 SIFMA recommended only a 12:00 pm early close.
- Federal offices: open (Good Friday is not on the OPM list).
- Is it a business day? Yes. is a business day for United States (federal).
Today is Thursday, October 22, 2026. Count your own dates with the business days calculator.
What’s open and closed on Good Friday 2027 and 2028
| Institution | Fri Mar 26, 2027 | Fri Apr 14, 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal offices (OPM) | Open | Open |
| Federal Reserve Banks, FedACH, Fedwire | Open | Open |
| Most banks and credit unions | Open (check your branch) | Open (check your branch) |
| USPS mail delivery and post offices | Open (not a postal holiday) | Open (not a postal holiday) |
| UPS and FedEx | Check with the carrier | Check with the carrier |
| NYSE and Nasdaq | Closed | Closed |
| Bond market (SIFMA) | Closed; early close 2:00 pm ET Thu Mar 25 | Not yet published |
| Public schools | Varies by district (often part of spring break) | Varies by district |
| UK, Canada, Australia | Public holiday; banks closed | Public holiday; banks closed |
On the Federal Reserve calendar: Yes. is a business day for United States (Federal Reserve and banks). On the stock market calendar: No. is not a business day for NYSE and Nasdaq (stock market): Good Friday.
Banks open, stock market closed: why Good Friday is different
Good Friday is the one day of the year when the US stock market closes but banks and the federal government work a normal day. Every other NYSE holiday is also a federal holiday. The reason is history: Good Friday has never been one of the 11 federal holidays set by Congress, while the NYSE has kept it as an exchange holiday for generations.
- Bank transfers, ACH and direct deposit run normally, because the Fed’s payment systems are open. A payday on Good Friday is paid on Good Friday.
- Stock and ETF orders placed on Good Friday wait until the market opens on Monday.
- Bonds follow SIFMA, whose advice changes by year: a full close in 2027, but only a noon early close in 2026.
Veterans Day and Columbus Day are the reverse: banks and the bond market close while stocks trade. The full exchange calendar is on our stock market holidays page.
Is Good Friday a business day?
Yes, in the US, for banks, the federal government and most employers. Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so a business-day count on the federal or bank calendar includes it. Yes. is a business day for United States (Federal Reserve and banks).
The exceptions are the stock market, which counts it as a non-trading day, and a few states, such as Hawaii and Connecticut, that close state offices. Some private employers and schools give the day off too. In the UK, Canada and Australia, Good Friday is not a working day.
How we count: a business day is a weekday that is not a holiday on the chosen calendar. Weekends never count. Want business days until Good Friday? There are 104 business days on the United States (federal) calendar between today and , not counting either day.
Is there mail on Good Friday?
Yes. Good Friday is not on the USPS list of holidays, so mail is delivered and post offices are open their usual hours. UPS and FedEx also normally operate; check the UPS or FedEx holiday schedule if you are shipping abroad, where Good Friday closures can delay delivery.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
No. Good Friday is an NYSE holiday, and Nasdaq follows the same calendar. Both exchanges are closed all day on Friday, March 26, 2027 and Friday, April 14, 2028. There is no early close for stocks on the Thursday before. No. is not a business day for NYSE and Nasdaq (stock market): Good Friday.
Good Friday in the UK, Canada and Australia
- UK: a bank holiday in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so banks are closed. No. is not a business day for England and Wales: Good Friday. Easter Monday () is also a bank holiday, except in Scotland. See UK bank holidays.
- Canada: one of the 10 federal general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, and a statutory holiday in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and most other provinces (Quebec employers choose Good Friday or Easter Monday). No. is not a business day for Canada (federal statutory): Good Friday. See B.C. stat holidays and Ontario stat holidays.
- Australia: a national public holiday. No. is not a business day for Australia (national): Good Friday.
So a payment from a US account to a UK, Canadian or Australian bank sent on Good Friday will usually not be credited until the receiving bank’s next business day.
Good Friday dates 2026–2030
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday, so the date moves every year, between late March and late April. It is always a Friday, so no weekend “observed” rule applies.
| Year | Good Friday | US banks and Fed | NYSE and Nasdaq | UK, Canada, Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fri Apr 3 | Open | Closed | Public holiday |
| 2027 | Fri Mar 26 | Open | Closed | Public holiday |
| 2028 | Fri Apr 14 | Open | Closed | Public holiday |
| 2029 | Fri Mar 30 | Open | Expected closed (NYSE has not published 2029 yet) | Public holiday |
| 2030 | Fri Apr 19 | Open | Expected closed (NYSE has not published 2030 yet) | Public holiday |
The engine’s answer for 2029 and 2030 on the bank calendar: Yes. is a business day for United States (Federal Reserve and banks). Yes. is a business day for United States (Federal Reserve and banks). See the full list on US bank holidays.
Good Friday FAQ
Is Good Friday a bank holiday in the US?
No. It is not on the Federal Reserve’s holiday list, so the Fed and most banks are open, and ACH payments and direct deposits settle normally. In the UK it is a bank holiday.
Is Good Friday a federal holiday?
No. Good Friday is not one of the 11 federal holidays listed by OPM, so federal offices are open. A few states close state offices.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
No. The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Good Friday every year. SIFMA recommends a full bond market close on Good Friday 2027, after a noon early close in 2026.
Is there mail on Good Friday?
Yes. USPS delivers mail and post offices are open on Good Friday.
Is Good Friday a stat holiday in Canada?
Yes. It is a general holiday under the Canada Labour Code and a statutory holiday in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and most other provinces (in Quebec, employers choose Good Friday or Easter Monday), so Canadian banks are closed.
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- US federal holidays 2025–2030
- Business days calculator
Sources (last checked October 21, 2026): OPM federal holidays, Federal Reserve Financial Services holiday schedules, Federal Reserve Board holidays, NYSE holidays and trading hours, Nasdaq trading calendar, SIFMA holiday recommendations, USPS holidays, gov.uk bank holidays, Canada.ca general holidays, Fair Work Ombudsman public holidays.