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 government. Federal holidays, also known as public holidays, are determined by federal officials and recognized by the government.

The festival of Good Friday is an important festival for the Christian community. This day is remembered as the day of the sacrifice of Lord Jesus. This day means a lot to them. On this day, people of the Christian community go to church and pray.

The Friday before Easter Sunday is not a federal holiday, although some services will not operate as normal, including the Nasdaq and NYSE.