Good Friday & Mount Cristo Rey Hike: What's Open, What's Closed

0:00It's April 3rd. This is El Paso News today, powered by AI. Good Friday hits on April 3rd this year, marking the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Christians around the world pause for reflection through church services, prayer, and fasting ahead of Easter Sunday on April 5th. It's not a federal holiday, so the United States Postal Service keeps rolling with regular mail delivery that day. FedEx handles pickups, deliveries, and office hours without a hitch. In El Paso, folks gear up for the Mount Cristo Ray hike on Friday, April 18th. Gates open at 7 a.m. for a self-paced climb lined with stations of the cross, closing at 3 p.m. Snacks and drinks are on sale up there. Most spots stay open too. Chick fill A from 6.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Major banks like Wells Fargo and Chase, plus local credit unions. Libraries run 1 to 6 p.m. but stock markets shut down completely. As we wrap this quick check in, remember it's a time for quiet thought before Easter's big vibe shift.

1:03Stay reflective out there.