This Thursday, January 9, will be a national day of mourning for the late former president Jimmy Carter, who died on December at the age of 100.
In making the declaration, President Joseph Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days following Carter’s death.
Carter’s official state funeral will be held on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Biden called on the American people to assemble that day “in their respective places of worship” to pay homage to the late president.
Here’s what you need to know about what’s open for business and operating in the United States – and what isn’t – on Wednesday.
SHOPS. Most shops will be open.
GOVERNMENT OFFICES All Federal government offices are closed on Wednesday, as will be many city and state offices.
POST OFFICE There will be regular mail delivery on Tuesday and no mail delivery on Wednesday except for Priority Mail Express, formerly known as Express Mail. Regular service resumes on Thursday.
PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES Both FedEx nor UPS will be open and offer delivery and pick-up services on Wednesday.
BANKS Financial institutions have the option to close on Wednesday, but most will likely remain open.
FINANCIAL MARKETS The nation’s stock and bond markets will closed on Wednesday.
TRANSPORTATION Most local transportation systems, such as buses, subways, and commuter rail systems, will operate on a normal schedule. Airports will be open as will train stations.
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