For many, the dreaded task of running errands is reserved for the end of the week. But as some Texans prepare to celebrate the Easter weekend with their families, a trip to the bank is on the to-do list alongside picking up a few cartons of cascarones.
Western Christian churches follow the guidelines of the 1582 Gregorian calendar, which names several observance days. Among them are Good Friday, scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, Ash Wednesday, and Easter.
Britannica defines it as “the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” adding that it has been historically observed as “a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting.” It always occurs on the Friday before Easter Sunday.
Yes. Some banks in Texas and beyond will be open on Good Friday. Major branches in San Antonio that will remain accessible because they do not observe it as a holiday include Frost Bank, USAA, RBFCU, Chase, and Broadway Bank.
Good Friday is not a federal holiday. Many branches follow the closing calendar of the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the U.S., which makes key functions, such as wire transfers, check clearing and ACH transactions” possible, per the Pennian Bank website.
However, 12 states, including Texas, recognize it as an optional holiday. This means some banks may choose to close part or the full day. This would be most common in smaller community branches, not chains. To be safe, folks can call ahead to check. Other optional holidays under Texas law are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.