Is the stock market open today for Good Friday? Will banks and the post office be closed?
Today is Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Here’s what’s open and closed in the United States.
Stock market
– NYSE and Nasdaq: Closed today. U.S. stock exchanges observe Good Friday each year, even though it isn’t a federal holiday. There is no regular or after-hours stock trading session.
– U.S. bond market: Closed today as well. The market typically observed an early close on Thursday ahead of the holiday.
– Reopening: Markets resume normal hours on Monday.
Banks and credit unions
– Not a federal holiday: Most banks are open, but hours can vary by institution and location.
– State holidays: Some branches may close or reduce hours in states that recognize Good Friday as a state holiday. Call your local branch or check its app/website.
– Electronic payments: Federal Reserve services, ACH, and wires are operating; ATMs, mobile deposit, and online banking remain available. Posting times for deposits may still depend on your bank’s policies and branch hours.
U.S. Postal Service and shipping
– USPS: Open today. Regular mail delivery, pickup, and retail counter service should operate on normal schedules, though local hours can vary.
– UPS and FedEx: Operating on normal business schedules today. (Both typically limit or pause many services on Easter Sunday, not on Good Friday.)
Other notes
– Federal government offices: Open.
– Some state and local government offices: May be closed in states that observe Good Friday.
– International markets: Many exchanges in Europe, Canada, and Australia are closed today and also on Easter Monday; the U.S. markets are open on Easter Monday.
Bottom line
– Stocks: Closed today.
– Bonds: Closed today.
– Banks: Mostly open, but check your local branch.
– Post office: Open, normal delivery.
