What’s Open and Closed This Good Friday 2025? Here’s What You Should Know
As we head into Easter weekend, many people are wondering how Good Friday will affect their daily routines, especially when it comes to banking, mail, and shipping services. Good Friday this year falls on April 18, 2025 , and it holds deep significance for Christians and Catholics around the world. It’s a solemn day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ — observed with prayer, penance, and fasting. While Easter Sunday (April 20) celebrates the resurrection, Good Friday reminds us of the sacrifice that led to that joyful moment.
But while the spiritual meaning of the day runs deep, it also brings up a practical question for many Americans: what’s actually open or closed on Good Friday?
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Let’s start with the U.S. Postal Service — yes, USPS is open. Mail will be delivered as usual, and all retail operations at your local post office will be running normally on April 18. So if you’re expecting an important package or need to drop off some mail, you’re all good.
When it comes to banks , most major institutions like Capital One, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, CitiBank, PNC, and Truist have confirmed that their branches will be open for regular business hours on Good Friday. It's not considered a federal holiday, so you won't see widespread closures like you might on, say, Christmas or Thanksgiving.
Now, what about shipping companies? If you’re expecting a package or need to send one out, both UPS and FedEx will have their regular pickup and delivery services available. Their respective store locations will also be open to customers on Good Friday, so business as usual there too.
While Good Friday isn’t a federal holiday in the U.S., it’s still deeply meaningful to many communities. So even if your local services remain available, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the day’s spiritual roots — and maybe plan ahead for Easter Sunday.
Whether you’re heading out to the New York Auto Show this weekend, spending time with family, or observing the holiday quietly at home, now you know where things stand. Everything from your mail to your banking should run smoothly this Friday.
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