If you are wondering if today is a vacation or not, you are not alone.
With the current spring holidays (or about to start) in many school districts and Easter Sunday a few days, it could be logical to think that Good Friday is an official holiday. This is not the case, but that does not prevent certain services from taking the day.
Most of the years, if Wall Street is closed, it is sure that governments and local banks and states will also be. Regarding Good Friday, however, there is a ditch. Confused? Here’s what you can expect.
Are banks open on Good Friday?
Honestly? It depends on where you live. Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so banks in most states will be open. Twelve states, however, recognize Good Friday as a state vacation, so if you live in Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina or North Dakota, you may have to trust the automatic or online counter.
Will there be a mail delivery on Good Friday?
Because Good Friday is not a federal holiday, the American postal service will work normally. Tall And Fedex Will also take business as usual, with places of deposit offering normal hours.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
After the volatility of the last two weeks, even day traders are ready for a break. The stock market observes on Good Friday as a vacation, so the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will both be closed.
Are government offices open on Good Friday?
Just like banks, it really comes down to the place where you live. Given that 12 states recognize the day as official holidays, you will not be able to access the offices, courts or town halls of the DMV in Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and North Dakota.
What retail and grocery stores are closed on Good Friday?
None, really (although some small businesses can make an exception). No large retailer withdraws on Good Friday. Many are counting on the day to be busy because the last -minute buyers take Easter outfit or help the Easter rabbit in its functions.
This story was initially presented on Fortune.com
