How is Easter linked to eggs and bunnies? Here's what to know about the historical significance of the Christian holiday.

Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the ...

No, Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the U.S. Easter Sunday is not a federal holiday either. A federal holiday is essentially a pre-scheduled paid day off for employees of the federal ...

As Holy Week 2025 approaches, Christian communities around the world will enter a period of reflection, sacrifice, and ...

Will banks, post offices, UPS or FedEx be open on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday? Here's what to know about mail service.

Easter Sunday 2025 is this Sunday, April 20. Good Friday, April 18, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and is a legal holiday in some states, but not a federal holiday. Holy Week, the most ...

Good Friday falls on April 18 this year. It occurs a few days before Easter, prompting questions about if the United States ...

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed two days before Easter Sunday, falling on April 18, 2025. Commemorations vary across Christian denominations, often involving ...

The days of the Holy Week have not changed in recent tradition: Easter always falls on a Sunday, and the standard definition ...

A Southern California community returned for the first time Friday ahead of Easter to the site where a church burned down during January's wildfires.

U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed on Good Friday. Many global markets will also be closed Friday. Exceptions include Japan and mainland China, which will be open as usual. U.S. markets will ...

More than 300 engineering projects will be carried out by Network Rail across Britain between Good Friday and Easter Monday, prompting warnings for passengers to check their journeys in advance. The ...