Will banks, post offices, and shipping services be closed on January 9, the National Day of Mourning?
President Joe Biden declared Thursday, January 9, a national day of mourning following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
Biden said flags at the White House and all public buildings and grounds will be flown at half-mast for 30 days from the date of his death. He called on Americans to gather “in their respective places of worship” on January 9 to pay tribute to Carter.
“I invite those around the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn commemoration,” Biden said in a statement after Carter’s death.
Federal offices and stock markets have been closed on previous national days of mourning, such as after the deaths of former Presidents George HW Bush in 2018 and Gerald Ford in 2006
Here’s information on whether post offices, banks and shipping services like UPS and FedEx will be open or closed on January 9.
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Will the post office be closed on January 9th? Will the mail be delivered?
The U.S. Postal Service confirmed to USA TODAY that federal offices will be closed on January 9 following Biden’s executive order, which means all USPS post offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered on Thursday.
Will banks be closed on January 9th?
The National Day of Mourning does not require businesses or banks to close as is typical for federal holidays, so most banks will remain open on January 9.
If you would like more specific information about Thursday opening hours, it is best to contact your local bank branch.
Will UPS and FedEx close on January 9th?
No, UPS and FedEX pickup and delivery services are expected to be available on January 9, and UPS stores and FedEx office locations will also be open.
Gabe Hauari is a nationally featured news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari Or send an email to Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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