No, Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the U.S. Easter Sunday is not a federal holiday either. A federal holiday is essentially a pre-scheduled paid day off for employees of the federal government. Federal holidays, also known as public holidays, are determined by federal officials and recognized by the government.

Wondering if banks are open or closed Good Friday? Stock markets? Post office? We have those answers and more from if Good Friday is a federal holiday to the meaning of Good Friday. Good Friday is on Friday,

Banks will remain closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, on the account of Good Friday, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calender. Check the full list of holidays for April 2025.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic who has clashed with Pope Francis over the Trump administration's immigration policies, took part in a religious service at the Vatican on Friday but the convalescing pope did not attend.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday for a second day of talks on tariffs and then attended Good Friday services at the Vatican amid speculation of a possible pope greeting this weekend.

Good Friday traditions. Catholics around the city commemorated the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. "Back in the Philippines we always do that, and we're rais