Thursday is a National Day of Mourning as the country says its “goodbyes” to former President Jimmy Carter and most federal services, including mail delivery, will not be available that day..
President Biden declared the National Day of Mourning shortly after Carter died a couple of weeks ago also ordered that flags on federal property and at federal institutions to fly at half-staff for a month.
So, what federal services will not be available Thursday?
While it’s not an official federal holiday, some organizations will be affected. Here’s what will be closed Jan. 9:
Federal agencies
Biden’s statement declared “all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed on Jan. 9,” excluding those necessary for “national security, defense, or other public need.”
That includes The Postal Service, which won’t be delivering mail Thursday and will close its offices.
Stock markets
The New York Stock Exchange announced all markets will be closed Thursday in respect to former President Carter.
Military schools
All organizations — including military schools — affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity will be closed. Most public schools will remain open.
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(NEXSTAR) — You can skip your trip to the mailbox and your check-in on the stock market on Thursday: Various services nationwide will be paused in honor of the National Day of Mourning established for President Jimmy Carter.
Carter, 100, died “peacefully” at his Georgia home on Dec. 29.
To pay tribute to the longest-living American president, and in accordance with federal law, President Joe Biden previously declared Jan. 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning.How long will flags fly at half-staff for Jimmy Carter?
“I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr.,” Biden said in his Dec. 29 proclamation.
Here’s what you will — and won’t — see on Thursday.
What is a National Day of Mourning?
Not to be confused with the National Day of Mourning that occurs on Thanksgiving, Thursday’s National Day of Mourning is meant to give people space to pay their respects to Carter.
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Carter’s funeral will be held on the same day at Washington National Cathedral.
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As part of his executive order, Biden has ordered “all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed on January 9, 2025, as a mark of respect for James Earl Carter, Jr.” For federal employees, Thursday will be a paid day off.
Will the mail be delivered on Thursday?
As with other federal holidays, U.S. Postal Services will largely be unavailable on Thursday.
The U.S. Postal Service says all post offices will be closed and regular mail will not be delivered. There will, however, be “limited package delivery service” on Jan. 9.Photos: Jimmy Carter, from the White House to building houses
Will anything else be closed?
Yes, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close U.S. markets in observance of the National Day of Mourning.
The Supreme Court, federal courts, and the Library of Congress will also be closed, the New York Times reports.
National parks and visitor centers will “generally be open and available, but administrative offices will be closed.” If you are planning to visit a national park site on Thursday, NPS recommends checking that park’s website for any additional impacts.Supplemental Security Income payment schedule is wonky to start 2025: What to know
Banks are not required to close but check with individual institutions to see if they are open.