Easter Weekend Closures in Four Countries

Easter weekend brings varying closures and schedule changes across Canada, Australia, the U.S., and India. In Canada, government offices, schools, and most libraries close on Good Friday, with public services and malls operating on modified schedules. In the U.S., Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so most banks and postal services stay open, but the stock and bond markets close, and some state or local offices may shut down. Australia sees widespread closure or restricted hours for liquor stores and other businesses over the Easter period. In India, Good Friday is a gazetted holiday resulting in the closure of most government offices, banks, schools, and liquor sales, though online banking remains operational. Community events and religious services continue across all regions, with local adjustments depending on regional laws and customs.