Good Friday is the day on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, prior to when he was believed to have been resurrected. While the name Good Friday isn’t mentioned in the ...

Easter weekend is here, and for many Christians, it begins with Good Friday — a day of deep reflection and one of the most solemn observances of the year. While Easter Sunday is often marked by ...

Good Friday got its name from an origin you wouldn't expect. The day we know as Good Friday falls just before Easter each year, with this year's observance landing on the 18th of April and Easter ...

Easter is less than a week away, but Good Friday is even sooner. Though most Americans know about the ins and outs of Easter, Christians or not, others know little to nothing about its neighboring ...

When it comes to Good Friday, though, there's a divide. Confused? Here’s what you can expect. Honestly? It depends where you live. Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so banks in most states ...

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed two days before Easter Sunday, falling on April 18, 2025. Commemorations vary across Christian denominations, often ...

In these areas state offices are closed in observance. Whether you observe Good Friday or are running Easter-related errands, here’s what’s closed, open or could have reduced operating hours.