Good Friday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is a day observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. In some circles it is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, and Black Friday.

Members of many Christian denominations, such as Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, and Presbyterian, among others, observe Good Friday with fasting and church services.

Is Good Friday a federal holiday in the U.S?

Unlike Christmas or Thanksgiving, Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the United States of America. On federal holidays, most non-essential government offices close, and many federal employees nationwide are entitled to paid holiday time off.

However, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in 12 states, meaning many courts and state government offices will be closed. The 12 states include Connecticut, Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, and North Dakota