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President Joe Biden has announced. Thursday, January 9 National Day of Mourning After the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
Biden said Flags will be displayed at half staff. The White House and all public buildings and grounds for a period of 30 days from the day of his death. He called on the American people to gather “in their houses 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 ceremony,” Biden said in a statement after Carter’s death.
On previous national days of mourning, such as the latter The deaths of former presidents George HW Bush in 2018 and Gerald Ford in 2006Federal offices and stock markets were closed in the US.
Here’s what to know about whether post offices, banks and shipping services, such as UPS and FedEx, will be open or closed on January 9.
What is closed on January 9?What to Know About the National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter
Will the post office be closed on January 9? Will the 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 Thursday, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY. .
Will banks be closed on January 9?
National days of mourning do not require businesses or banks to close as federal holidays usually do, so most banks will be open on January 9.
It’s a good idea to contact your local bank branch if you want more specific information about their opening hours on Thursdays.
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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 Store and FedEx office locations will remain open.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X. @GabeHauari Or email him at [email protected].
