Are Banks Open on Good Friday?
Good Friday 2027: Friday, March 26, 2027
Yes
Banks are open on Good Friday.
Good Friday 2027 is on Friday, March 26, 2027. It is not a bank holiday, so banks are open.
What's open and closed on Good Friday 2027
| Bank branches | Open |
|---|---|
| Federal Reserve, ACH and wires | Open, transfers process normally |
| ATMs, mobile and online banking | Open |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Closed |
| Post office (USPS) | Open |
Are banks closed on Good Friday?
Banks are open on Good Friday with normal hours, and transfers process as usual. The stock market is a different story: the NYSE and Nasdaq close for Good Friday. A few local banks in heavily Catholic areas may close early.
About Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is not a federal holiday and not a Federal Reserve holiday, so the banking system runs normally.
Tips
- Expect normal branch hours, but call ahead if you bank with a small community bank.
- Stock trades placed on Good Friday will execute the following Monday.
Good Friday dates and bank status, 2026–2029
| Year | Date | Banks |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, April 3 | Open |
| 2027 | Friday, March 26 | Open |
| 2028 | Friday, April 14 | Open |
| 2029 | Friday, March 30 | Open |
Frequently asked questions
Are banks open on Good Friday?
Banks are open on Good Friday. Good Friday 2027 is on Friday, March 26, 2027. It is not a bank holiday, so banks are open.
Are banks closed on Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday 2027 is on Friday, March 26, 2027. It is not a bank holiday, so banks are open.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Good Friday 2027.
Is the post office open on Good Friday?
USPS post offices are open on Good Friday 2027.
Do transfers process on Good Friday?
Yes. Good Friday is not a Federal Reserve holiday, so ACH transfers, wires and direct deposits process normally on weekdays.
Next bank holidays
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11, 2026
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026
- New Year's DayFri, Jan 1, 2027