It was always a public holiday where I lived, only the fish shops opened in trade and very little public transport! The Churches were busy!
Yet in some cities, I think Birmingham was one, people worked their normal day!
Good Friday is the public holiday in three regions ofBas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle only.
yes Although Good Friday is a state holiday in 12 of the 50 states, it has never been a federal holiday in the United States.
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Christ. It always falls on the Friday before Easter which commemorates the risen Christ from the tomb.
It depends on the country. In Australia, Good Friday is one of the few days that almost every shop, bank or business is closed. It is a public holiday in Australia, which means the banks are closed. For a list of countries in which Good Friday is a holiday,see the related link below.
Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a public holiday inAustralia.Bolivia.Brazil.Canada.Chile.Colombia.Costa Rica.Denmark.Dominican Republic.EcuadorFinlandGermany.Guatemala.Honduras.New Zealand.Nicaragua.Norway.Panama.Paraguay.Peru.Philippines.Portugal.Serbia (Orthodox Good Friday).Slovakia.Spain.Sweden.Uruguay.Venezuela.but not inBritain (it is a Bank Holiday)IrelandItalyUSA (except Hawaii)See the link below.
yes it is good Friday
Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so yes banks are open on Good Friday.
All U.S. post offices in all counties are open on Good Friday.
Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so yes banks are open on Good Friday.
Good Friday
New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early Spring Holiday, Late Spring Holiday (Whitsun), Late Summer Holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
No. Good Friday is a public holiday in Australia. No banks at all are open on Good Friday, and no major businesses are open. Only service stations and a few small businesses are open, with the latter usually only open for a few hours.