Bank of America is closed on Good Friday
Bank of America observes Good Friday as a federal holiday and closes all branches nationwide. This means you cannot visit a physical branch, use the drive-through, or speak to a banker in person on that day. The exact date changes each year because Good Friday falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday.
In 2024, Good Friday is March 29. In 2025, it is April 18. In 2026, it is April 10. If you need to handle banking on or around that weekend, you should plan ahead.
Key Takeaways
- All Bank of America branches close on Good Friday; no in-person banking is available that day.
- Bank of America's mobile app and online banking remain open 24/7, even when branches are closed.
- ATMs work normally on Good Friday and do not require a branch to be open.
- If you need cash or checks before the holiday, withdraw them on Thursday or the day before.
- Wire transfers and bill payments can be submitted online but may not process until the next business day.
What you can and cannot do on Good Friday
You cannot walk into a branch, use the drive-through window, or call a Bank of America customer service representative at a branch location. If you have a time-sensitive banking need that requires a person—such as opening a new account, disputing a transaction in real time, or getting a cashier's check—you will need to wait until Saturday or Monday.
You can still use Bank of America's mobile app and website to check your balance, transfer money between your own accounts, pay bills, deposit checks by phone camera, and send money to other people through Zelle. These services run around the clock and do not depend on branch hours.
ATMs work normally on Good Friday. You can withdraw cash, deposit checks, and check your balance at any Bank of America ATM or at ATMs in the Allpoint network (which Bank of America customers can use fee-free). ATMs do not close for holidays.
When transactions actually process
If you submit a bill payment, wire transfer, or Zelle payment on Good Friday through the app or website, the transaction may not process until Monday. Banks do not process transactions on federal holidays, so anything you send on Friday sits in a queue until the banking system reopens. This matters if you are paying a bill with a deadline—you should submit it by Thursday to be safe.
Deposits made through the mobile app on Good Friday will be processed on Monday. Checks deposited at an ATM on Good Friday will also process on Monday. If you need the money to be available sooner, deposit it on Thursday instead.
Planning ahead for the Good Friday weekend
If you know you will need cash over the Easter weekend, withdraw it on Thursday. If you need a cashier's check or a new debit card, request it before Good Friday. If you have a question about your account or a dispute, contact Bank of America on Thursday or wait until Monday.
Saturday and Sunday are also not business days for most banking purposes, so the branch will be closed both days. Monday is when normal operations resume. If Good Friday falls on a day when you normally handle banking, shift that task to Thursday or plan to use online and mobile services instead.
Using Bank of America's online and mobile services instead
Bank of America's app and website are the fastest way to handle most banking needs on Good Friday. You can transfer money to another person, pay bills, check your balance, lock or unlock your debit card, report a lost card, and deposit checks by taking a photo. These services do not depend on branch hours and work on every day of the year, including holidays.
If you need to speak to someone, you can still call Bank of America's customer service line on Good Friday, but you will reach a phone representative, not someone at a branch. Wait times may be longer than usual because many customers call on holidays. For non-urgent questions, email or use the chat feature in the app and expect a response on Monday.
Other Bank of America holidays when branches close
Good Friday is one of several days when Bank of America closes all branches. Other federal holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, and Veterans Day are also observed. On all these days, branches close but ATMs and online banking remain open.
Bank of America publishes its holiday schedule on its website each year. If you are unsure whether a specific day is a holiday, check there or call ahead to confirm before making a trip to the branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my debit card on Good Friday if the branch is closed?
Yes. Your debit card works at any merchant, ATM, or online retailer on Good Friday. Branch closures do not affect card transactions. You can swipe, tap, or insert your card normally.
Will my direct deposit hit my account on Good Friday?
No. If your employer normally deposits on Good Friday, the deposit will not process until Monday because the banking system is closed. Check with your employer about the exact timing if Good Friday is your normal payday.
Can I open a new Bank of America account on Good Friday?
You cannot open an account in a branch on Good Friday. You may be able to open one online through the Bank of America website, but you should check their website or call ahead to confirm whether online account opening is available on that day.
What if I need to dispute a charge on Good Friday?
You can report a fraudulent or incorrect charge through the mobile app or website on Good Friday. The dispute will be logged and reviewed starting Monday. For urgent fraud concerns, call Bank of America's customer service line, though wait times may be longer than usual.
Do Bank of America's partner ATMs stay open on Good Friday?
Yes. ATMs in the Allpoint network and other Bank of America partner networks work on Good Friday. You can withdraw cash and deposit checks at these ATMs even though branches are closed.