On Good Friday, the following closures and openings typically apply: Closed on Good Friday:

• U.S. stock markets (New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq) are closed

• Government offices and courthouses in 12 U.S. states that recognize Good Friday as a state holiday are closed or have reduced hours. These states are Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas

• Catholic and Christian private schools are generally closed for observance

• Some public libraries may be closed, depending on the location

Open or Operating with Modified Hours on Good Friday:

• Most banks are open, though some may have modified hours, especially in the states recognizing Good Friday as a holiday

• The U.S. Postal Service operates normally; mail delivery and retail services continue as usual

• UPS and FedEx operate on Good Friday, with FedEx possibly having modified schedules

• Most stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and many restaurants remain open, often with normal hours

• Most public schools remain open unless spring break coincides or the school is in a state recognizing the holiday

• Government offices outside the 12 states generally remain open, though some may have reduced hours

In summary:

• Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the U.S., so federal government offices and postal services remain open.
• The stock market closes.
• Twelve states observe Good Friday as a state holiday, closing government offices and courts.
• Catholic schools and some private schools close.
• Most banks, stores, and delivery services remain open, though some may have reduced hours.

In the Netherlands, banks and post offices close on Good Friday, but most stores and businesses remain open, sometimes with earlier closing times

. This pattern reflects the religious significance of Good Friday balanced with it not being a federal holiday in many countries, leading to varied closures mostly in government and financial sectors.