Good Friday vs. Easter Monday: Which Would You Prefer to Have Off?

Students, and some lucky workers across El Paso, Texas will have Good Friday off in preparation for the Easter holiday weekend.

Easter weekend was always a favorite of mine; but I'm pretty sure when I was in school, we didn't get Good Friday off, I'm almost certain that we would instead get the Monday after Easter off as a holiday- does anyone else remember this?

The day after Easter is called "Easter Monday" and it's totally a thing! Easter Monday is a Christian holiday that is celebrated the day after Easter Sunday. It is observed by many Christians around the world, particularly in countries with Christian traditions. Easter Monday is considered a public holiday in many countries, including parts of Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

And once upon a time, we had the day off! Easter Monday in my house was usually reserved for cleaning up the confetti left behind from the cascarones, and trying to get over a candy hangover from all the chocolates in our Easter baskets.

So, I ask you Borderland residents, which would you prefer to have off? Good Friday or Easter Monday?

While having Good Friday off is a good way to start the weekend early, to me, having Monday after Easter off made more sense; everyone would usually be too tired the day after Easter to function! I guess either way you see it, a day off is a day off and maybe I'm just a little jealous because I get neither days off! Enjoy your Easter weekend!