President Joe Biden has declared Thursday, Jan. 9 a national day of mourning following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
Biden said that flags will be at displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds for a period of 30 days from the day of his death. He called on the American people to assemble on Jan. 9 “in their respective places of worship” to pay homage to Carter.
“I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance,” Biden said in a statement following Carter’s death.
On previous national days of mourning, like after the deaths of former Presidents George H. W. Bush in 2018 and Gerald Ford in 2006, federal offices and stock markets were closed in the U.S.
Here’s what to know about whether post offices, banks and shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, will be open or closed on Jan. 9.
What’s closed on January 9? What to know about national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter
Will the post office be closed on Jan. 9? Will mail be delivered?
Federal offices will be closed on Jan. 9 following an executive order issued by Biden, meaning all U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered on Thursday, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY.
Will banks close on Jan. 9?
National days of mourning do not require businesses or banks to close like a federal holiday normally does, so most banks will remain open on Jan. 9.
It is a good idea to reach out to your local bank branch if you want more specific information regarding their hours on Thursday.
Will UPS and FedEx close on Jan. 9?
No, UPS and FedEX pickup and delivery services are expected to be available on Jan. 9, and UPS Store and FedEx Office locations will be open.
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