If you’re in Canada, Australia, the UK, or New Zealand, buckle up. Good Friday is a statutory holiday there. That means banks, government offices, and many grocery stores will be locked up tighter than a jar of pickles.
In these countries, you’ll find that most malls and big-box retailers are also shuttered. But don’t panic—corner shops, gas stations, and some pharmacies might still be open, like tiny islands of hope in a sea of “sorry, we’re closed.”
Pro tip: If you’re in the UK, you can still grab a cheeky pint at the pub. God bless the pub. Seriously, if there’s an emergency—like running out of milk or wine—a pub might just save your day.
