In tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, President Joe Biden has declared January 9 as a national day of mourning, which coincides with Carter’s state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

The funeral services for Carter began Saturday morning in his home state of Georgia. His body arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday afternoon for a final service with congressional members, prior to lying in state.

As part of the national day of mourning, President Biden has directed that flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days following Carter’s death. He has also encouraged Americans to gather in their “respective places of worship” on January 9 to honor Carter.

Biden stated, “I invite the global community to share in our grief during this solemn observance,” in a statement released after Carter’s passing.

Here’s what you need to know about the status of national parks on January 9.

Will National Parks close on January 9?

National parks are set to remain open on Thursday, January 9. However, administrative offices will be closed in observance of the national day of mourning.

According to the National Park Service (NPS), “National parks and visitor services will typically be open and accessible on January 9, 2025, while administrative offices will be closed.”

Visitors are advised to check individual park websites before visiting for the most current information.