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Are Banks Open on Good Friday This Year? Here's What You Need to Know

Are Banks Open on Good Friday This Year? Here's What You Need to Know

Easter is this Sunday, and last-minute preparations are in full swing. Amidst all the hustle and bustle of holiday errands, some questions may arise, like what stores are open on Easter if you forgot an ingredient or what restaurants are open if you don't feel like cooking. And if you need some crisp ones to stuff in the kids' Easter eggs, here's another biggie: Are banks open on Good Friday?

The bottom line: Whether banks are open on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, can depend on what state you live in—and on your local branch. Here's a rundown of what you need to know. To be safe, we recommend checking with your local bank branch before you head out.

Is Good Friday a Federal Holiday?

No, Good Friday is not a federal holiday, which means services such as mail will run as usual. Most public schools have class, and courts will be in session too.

Banks in the U.S. typically follow the federal holiday schedule, so most banks are open on Good Friday. However, your local branch might have modified hours, which is why it's a good practice to check. Another major exception: Some states recognize Good Friday as a state holiday, and that changes things.

Which states recognize Good Friday?

There are 12 U.S. states that currently recognize Good Friday as a holiday. These states include Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas. In these states, credit unions and community and regional banks are likely to be closed. Customers will likely be able to withdraw money from an ATM, but plan on teller services not being available.

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Which financial transactions aren’t available on Good Friday?

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets are all closed on Good Friday. Additionally, bond markets will close early on Holy Thursday (April 6). That means customers who want to buy or trade stocks or make changes to their retirement portfolio will have to wait until the following Monday to do so.

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What about Easter?

Most banks don’t consider Sunday a business day, but some do offer shortened hours in which customers can use teller services.

On Easter Sunday, many banks are closed for the day.

Customers are advised to check with their local bank. Most banks—such as Bank of America, Chase PNC, and Wells Fargo—are typically closed on Sunday. Other banks, such as TD, are closing specially for Easter Sunday.

Customers who bank within a grocery store or Walmart should check with the branch to see if they will be open.

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