Good Friday is also recognized as a state holiday in several states, meaning many courts and state government offices will be closed.Įaster weekend hours: Walmart, McDonald's, Starbucks are open, while Costco, Target, Lowe's closed ![]() Still, especially because Easter always falls on a Sunday, many banks, schools and post offices nationwide will have differing hours and/or close their doors. Unlike Christmas or Thanksgiving, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are not federal holidays. On federal holidays, most non-essential government offices close and many federal employees nationwide are entitled to paid holiday time off. Why are Easter and Passover so late in 2022? Blame the moon and a cacophony of calendars Easter Monday is the day after after Easter Sunday – which is observed as a public holiday in numerous countries, but not the U.S. Good Friday is always the Friday before Easter Sunday, falling on April 15 in 2022. In short, the holiday falls on the first Sunday after the full Moon on or following the spring equinox. ![]() The date of Easter hops around each year – between March 22 and April 25. ![]() And whether or not you plan to commemorate the holiday with a visit from the Easter Bunny and a festive family egg hunt, it's helpful to know which offices and services will be available this weekend. Watch Video: Easter craft: Make silk tie eggsĬorrections and clarifications: A previous version of this story included a state that does not recognize Good Friday as a holiday.Įaster falls on Sunday (April 17) this year.
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