Is today Good Friday, and is Good Friday 2026 a federal holiday? When is Easter this year? What we know on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Lent's end and more.

We are nearly two weeks into the 40-day season of lent, with over four weeks left to go. Here's when and what to know about the end of lent 2026, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other dates to know.

Easter runs early in 2026 due to the calendar system. On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following ...

As holy week wraps up with Good Friday, it means that Easter is almost here. The holy day of Good Friday, which takes place a couple of days before Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ's sacrifice, ...

Hippity hoppin', Easter's on its way — and with it comes the excitement of the Easter Bunny, who’s ready to spread joy and candy-filled surprises! Families everywhere are gearing up for egg hunts, ...

Between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, some Americans are celebrating the most sacred week in the Christian calendar. As these annual observances continue, some may be wondering if Holy Week ...

One of the most somber days of the Christian calendar has arrived: Good Friday. The holy day, which takes place a couple of days before Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ's sacrifice, more specifically ...

While Friday, April 3, is not a federal holiday, the stock market will close in observance of Good Friday. The bond market will close early, at 2 p.m. ET. Both markets will open for business as usual ...