Hippity-hop! Are you wondering why Easter is so early this year? Easter is always on a Sunday, but the exact date varies depending on the moon’s position in the early spring. Based on the lunar cycles, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or after the March or spring equinox. This year the equinox occurred on March 19 and the full moon on Monday, March 25, so Easter is on Sunday, March 31. Happy Easter!
HOLIDAY HOURS
Good Friday, March 29, Easter Sunday, March 31 and Easter Monday, April 1 are not federal holidays. All federal holidays are non-religious (except Christmas Day). Thus the Post Office, federal buildings, and most banks will be open on Friday and Monday. It is interesting to note that The New York Stock Exchange is closed for trading on Good Friday, March 29.
In addition, Easter is not a state holiday in South Carolina.
SIPOA and Town Offices will be open as usual.
The Lake House will be open all weekend, including Monday, with normal hours.
Harris Teeter, Vincent’s Drug Store, and Post and Computer Center will have normal hours. Click here for details.
–Tidelines Editors
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