Official Stock Market, USPS, And Federal Government Holidays

Most Christians around the world are spending today preparing for Easter. Good Friday does not appear on the list of federal holidays, post office holidays, or USPS holidays. Bank holidays and stock market holidays do include Good Friday, though. If you’re wondering if there is mail on Good Friday or if you can visit a bank, the answer is “maybe”. You may or may not be able to visit a personal loan company on this holiday. What are the official holidays for these nationwide services?

Stock Market Holidays 2010

The stock market holidays are when the NYSE shuts down. The official stock market holidays in 2010 are:

  • New Years on January 1st
  • Martin Luther King Jr’s Day on January 18th
  • February 15 - President’s Day
  • Good Friday on April 2
  • May 31 - Memorial Day
  • Independence Day observed on July 5th
  • September 6 - Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving on November 25th
  • Early close on the day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day observed on December 24th

Are banks open?

Though the Stock Market Holidays include Good Friday in their official list, Bank Holidays are more varied. You need to check with your local bank to make sure your bank is open or closed on a particular day. If you will be filling out a personal loan application, call your banker to find out if you can turn it in on Good Friday. The U.S. bank holidays in 2010 are:

  • New Year’s Day - January 1
  • Martin Luther King Jr’s Day on January 18th
  • February 15 - President’s Day
  • Memorial Day - May 31
  • Independence Day - July 5 (observed)
  • September 6 - Labor Day
  • Columbus Day on October 11th
  • Veteran’s Day on November 11th
  • Thanksgiving on November 25th
  • Christmas Day observed on December 25th

Post Office Holidays

Yes, there is mail on Good Friday. Most religious holidays are not observed by the USPS. The 2010 Post Office holidays are:

  • New Years on January 1st
  • Martin Luther King Jr’s Day on January 18th
  • President’s Day - February 15
  • Memorial Day on May 31st
  • Independence Day observed on July 5th
  • Labor Day on September 6th
  • Columbus Day on October 11th
  • Veteran’s Day on November 11th
  • Thanksgiving Day - November 25
  • December 25 - Christmas Day

U.S. Federal Holidays

The U.S. Government does officially recognize some holidays. Observed holidays are set out by the U.S. government. 2010 Federally recognized holidays are:

  • New Years on January 1st
  • January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Washington’s Birthday on February 15th
  • May 31 - Memorial Day
  • July 5 - Independence Day observed
  • September 6 - Labor Day
  • Columbus Day on October 11th
  • Veteran’s Day on November 11th
  • Thanksgiving on November 25th
  • Christmas - December 24 observed

Stock market holidays, bank holidays, post office holidays, and federal holidays may not be the same holidays your workplace observes. No matter if you will observe Good Friday or not, it is important to call ahead to make sure the places you plan to go are open.

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