Good Friday marks the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and many of those observing will be fasting and engaging in religious ceremonies. Some may also be asking, are banks open on Good Friday? The answer is, most likely. Good Friday precedes Easter as a major holiday in the Christian faith. However, the government doesn’t observe it as a Federal Holiday. And it’s not typically recognized as a bank holiday. But that doesn’t mean every single bank in the U.S. will be open on Good Friday. If you need constant access to your finances, you may want to consider working with a financial advisor.
Which Banks Will Open on Good Friday?
In 2019, Good Friday lands on April 2. However, most banks have not announced whether they will open that day. Nonetheless, most major banks, including Chase, Bank of America and TD Bank, rarely close their doors on Good Friday.
In fact, below is a list of big banks that stayed open on Good Friday 2018:
However, some smaller banks may close their doors. Others, including major banks, occasionally leave that decision up to individual branches. In any case, it’s always important to contact your bank’s local branch directly before you make the trip.
Which Banks Will Close on Good Friday?
And while the government doesn’t designate Good Friday as a federal holiday, some states observe it as a state holiday. The following states recognize Good Friday, so it may be a bank holiday there as well.
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
What to Do If Your Bank Closes on Good Friday
In the rare case that your bank closes its doors on Good Friday, you still have access to your funds. For instance, many banks allow you to use your debit card to enter their ATM lobbies even when the branch is closed.
In addition, most banks offer 24/7/365 online and mobile banking features. So mobile check deposit, bill pay, money transfer and other digital features should still work.
What Are the 2022 and 2023 Bank Holidays?
Virtually all banks, including major ones, close their doors on most federal holidays. Some may open but close early. Below, you can view a list of the confirmed bank holidays for 2022 and 2023:
2022
- New Year’s Day, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17
- President’s Day, February 21
- Memorial Day, May 30
- Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 20th (observed)
- Independence Day, July 4
- Labor Day, September 5
- Columbus Day, October 10
- Veterans Day, November 11
- Thanksgiving Day, November 24
- Christmas, December 25
2023
- New Year’s Day, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 16
- President’s Day, February 20
- Memorial Day, May 29
- Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19th
- Independence Day, July 4
- Labor Day, September 4
- Columbus Day, October 9
- Thanksgiving Day, November 23
- Christmas, December 25
While these are the typical federal and bank holidays, you should reach out to your bank directly for a list of holidays and special hours that they plan on observing.
Tips for Banking on Good Friday
- Make sure you take a holistic glance at your financial needs, not just your banking arrangements. Beyond knowing when your bank is open, you need to make intelligent decisions about where you keep your money and what investments you have, and a financial advisor can help. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.
- Call your branch ahead of time. Most banks will remain open, but some may close a little early. Make sure you prepare ahead of time to handle your banking needs if you have something, in particular, you need to handle that requires the help of a brand representative. If you’re frustrated with your bank and looking to make a switch, consider our list of the best banks.©iStock.com/Image Source, ©iStock.com/karammiri, ©iStock.com/Mumemories