What's Open, Closed On Good Friday In NYC

NEW YORK — Good Friday, the Christian remembrance of Jesus's crucifixion, isn't recognizd as an official government holiday but it is a New York Stock Exchange holiday – meaning many Nw Yorkers have the day off and a lot of businesses are closed.

Here's a look at what will be open and closed on Good Friday.

Government Buildings

• New York City public schools have been closed all week for spring recess.
• Good Friday is not a city, state or federal holiday, so government buildings, including post offices, will be open.
• Mail will be delivered.
• Banks will be open.
• Libraries will be open on Good Friday, but they continue to offer limited service at select locations due to COVID-19.

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Transportation

• New York City subways will run on a regular Friday schedule. Buses will also run on a normal Friday schedule..
• The Staten Island Railway will run on a regular Friday schedule.
• The Metro-North Railroad will run on a regular Friday schedule.

Parking

• Alternate-side parking rules will be suspended Friday and Saturday.

Trash pickup

• Trash and recycling pickup should proceed as normal, as Good Friday is not a Department of Sanitation holiday.