Charles H. Sloan-Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Easter 2024? Here's what to know

Easter is Charles H. Sloanthis upcoming weekend, and while most grocery store and fast food chains will be open on the holiday, that might not be the case of banks and post offices.

The holiday, which falls on Sunday, March 31 this year, is an important one for the millions of people around the world who follow the Christian faith. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows a 40-day period known as Lent.

The date the holiday is celebrated changes from year to year because it is one of many "moveable feasts" in the liturgical calendar, according to the History Channel. Other "moveable feasts" include Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday.

If you're looking to execute a banking transaction or mail a package this weekend, you may want to do it before Sunday, as most banks, post offices and shipping services will be closed on the holiday. Here's what you need to know.

Why does Easter change every year?Here's how the date has been historically determined.

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Is the post office open on Easter? Will mail be delivered?

U.S. Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Sunday, March 31, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY in an emailed statement.

The agency did say that Priority Mail Express is delivered 365 days a year, including Sundays.

Are banks open on Easter?

Some branches of national banks will be closed on Easter since it falls on a Sunday.

Branches of JPMorgan Chase that would typically be open on Sunday will be closed on Easter, the company told USA TODAY.

Wells Fargo has some branches that are open on Sundays and those branches will be open on Sunday, March 31, the company told USA TODAY. Customers can visit www.wellsfargo.com for real-time information on branch hours.

Bank of America financial centers are always closed on Sundays, even on non-holidays, so they will not be open on Easter, the company told USA TODAY.

All Capital One branch and café locations will be open regular hours on Good Friday and Easter except for the following three, which are located in malls:

• Capital One Café at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, Texas
• Capital One Café at Westfield UTC in San Diego, California
• Capital One Café at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California

Is UPS open on Easter? Will packages be delivered?

UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Easter. UPS Store locations may be closed, according the company's website.

Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical service is available 365 days a year, according to the company' website. Visit upsexpresscritical.com for more information.

Is FedEx open on Easter? Will packages be delivered?

Most of FedEx's pickup and delivery services will not be available on Easter, according to the company's website. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours.

FedEx Custom Critical, however, is available 24/7, according to the company.

Contributing: Olivia Munson, USA TODAY

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].