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What is Good Friday? What to know about holy day observed by Christians worldwide

Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year. Here's what to know.

CBS Texas on MSN · 1d

Citywide observance of Good Friday commemorates Jesus' crucifixion

Good Friday traditions. Catholics around the city commemorated the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. "Back in the Philippines we always do that, and we're rais

BBC · 1d

Christians mark Good Friday with Walk of Witness

People have gathered in towns and cities throughout the West Midlands to mark Good Friday, one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar. Many processed through the streets carrying a wooden cross in what is known as the Walk of Witness.

Good Friday, Easter and Holy Week

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

What is Good Friday? Why it’s celebrated ahead of Easter, what you can eat

Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died. This year, it is observed on April 18, 2025.

azcentral.com on MSN · 2d

What is Good Friday? Here's what to know about the meaning of the Easter weekend holiday

Good Friday is a Holy Week celebration before Easter. But what does it mean? Here's what to know, plus whether banks and post offices will close.

TODAY · 1d

Is the stock market open on Good Friday? What to know ahead of Easter weekend

Along with the above holidays, Good Friday is also observed by the U.S. markets, which means that on Friday, April 18, all major U.S. stock markets will be closed and there will be no trading hours. U.S. bond markets observe the same holiday schedule as the stock market, so they will also be closed on Good Friday 2025.

Good Friday, mail run

Newsweek · 1d

Is There Mail on Good Friday?

Good Friday falls on April 18 this year. It occurs a few days before Easter, prompting questions about if the United States Postal Service (USPS), the United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx will deliver mail and packages as usual.

AL.com on MSN · 1d

Will mail run on Good Friday? What’s open, what’s closed today?

Today is Good Friday, the Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It comes before Resurrection Sunday on Easter and, while not a federal holiday, there are some closures today.

The Oklahoman · 1d

Are stock markets closed on Good Friday? Does the mail run? Here's what's open, closed

Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. "From the early days of Christianity, Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance,

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Why is it called Good Friday if Jesus died?

The term “Good” as applied to Good Friday is an Old English expression meaning holy. It’s often called Holy Friday also. But ...

Worcester Telegram on MSN1d

Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Here's what's open and closed today

Good Friday is not a federal holiday, but there are still a lot of closures today. Here's what you need to know.

Florida State University shooting: Here's what we know about suspect, victims Friday

Tallahassee police said Phoenix Ikner opened fire on Florida State University's Tallahassee campus Thursday. Here's what to ...

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Postseason hopefuls look to make statements on Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+

Baseball” on Apple TV+ is back this week with a pair of intriguing matchups. This week's slate features four playoff hopefuls ...

When does Lent end? What to know about Lent, Good Friday, Easter 2025 dates

Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most ...

Journal Star on MSN5d

What to know about Good Friday. Is it a public holiday? When does Lent end?

Good Friday is not a federal holiday but is a designated holiday in some states, including Illinois. This means government ...

Friday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Bargaining

President Trump met yesterday with one of the few European leaders he actually likes: Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.

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Thousands march in Old Jerusalem's Way of the Cross on Good Friday

Thousands of people recited prayers while carrying large wooden crosses and walking through the streets of the Old City of ...

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