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Former President Jimmy Carter died at 100 on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. His funeral processions began Saturday, Jan. 4, in Georgia and will continue through Tuesday, Jan. 9, in Washington.
President Joe Biden‘s declaration of Thursday, Jan. 9 as a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter will affect several offices and businesses that will shutter their doors in observance.
The American people were asked to assemble today in their respective places of worship to pay homage to the memory of President Carter.
Here’s a look at what will be open and closed during the Jimmy Carter National Day of Mourning:
Is the stock market open on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 for Jimmy Carter national day of mourning?
The stock markets on New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq reported all U.S. equities and options would close trading on Thursday, Jan. 9. However, a Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommendation has bond markets open for reduced hours until 2 p.m. ET.
Will banks be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 for Jimmy Carter national day of mourning?
Most banks will be open on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, since national days of mourning don’t require businesses or banks to close like a federal holiday. Please contact your local institution for details.
Will USPS post office be open on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025? Will mail be delivered on Jimmy Carter national day of mourning?
The United States Postal Service will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Jan. 9 following an executive order issued by President Joe Biden for all federal offices to be closed, meaning all U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered on Thursday.
Will FedEx be open on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025, for Jimmy Carter National Day of Mourning?
FedEx is expected to operate as normal on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Will UPS be open on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025 for Jimmy Carter national day of mourning?
UPS and UPS Store locations are expected to operate as normal on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Chris Sims is a digital producer at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.