Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, isn’t a federal holiday in the United States – but some areas across the country and around the world do observe the day.
In some areas where it is informally celebrated, school may be off, and some businesses may have limited hours.
Here’s what to know:
What is Easter Monday?
The backstory:
Sometimes known as “Bright Monday,” “Renewal Monday,” or “Wet Monday,” Easter Monday is the Christian holiday that follows Easter Sunday and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb after his crucifixion. For many, it serves as a continuation of the Easter festivities – particularly for the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faiths.
For Catholics, Easter Monday is referred to as the “Monday of the Angel,” the Catholic News Agency explains.
Are banks open on Easter Monday?
What we know:
Easter Monday is not a federal holiday in the United States.
This means that government offices, post offices and banks remain open.
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The Source: This story was reported using information provided by the U.S. Government, the Catholic News Agency, and others. It was reported from Cincinnati.
