How do countries around the world celebrate Easter?
Easter varies greatly around the world.
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Easter is this Sunday. So Friday, April 3rd is Good Friday.
Good Friday is the day on which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. According to Britannica, “Since the early days of Christianity, Good Friday has been observed as a day of mourning, repentance, and fasting.”
Easter falls on Sunday, April 5th this year, celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and follows the 40-day period known as Lent. According to the History Channel, Easter is one of many “moving holidays” during the liturgical year, so the day the holiday is celebrated changes from year to year. Other examples of “moving holidays” include Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday.
Here’s what you need to know about banking, postal and shipping operations for Good Friday 2026.
Is the post office open on Good Friday? Will my mail be delivered?
U.S. Postal Service facilities will operate normally on Friday, April 3, according to the USPS website. That means USPS facilities will be available for retail transactions and mail will be delivered as usual.
Are banks open on Good Friday?
Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so bank branches will primarily be open.
We recommend checking with your local branch for specific business hours.
Is UPS open on Good Friday? Will my package be delivered?
UPS pickup and delivery services are available and UPS Store locations will open Friday, according to the company’s website.
Is FedEx open on Good Friday? Will my package be delivered?
FedEx pickup and delivery services are available and FedEx offices will be open Friday, according to the company’s website.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
