President Joe Biden has announced that Thursday, January 9, will be a national day of mourning in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter, who has passed away.

Biden stated that flags will be flown at half-staff at the White House and all public properties for 30 days following Carter’s death. He encouraged Americans to gather in their places of worship on January 9 to honor Carter’s legacy.

“I invite those around the world who share in our sorrow to participate in this solemn event,” Biden remarked in a statement after Carter’s passing.

Historically, national days of mourning, such as those after the deaths of former Presidents George H. W. Bush in 2018 and Gerald Ford in 2006, have led to the closure of federal offices and stock markets across the U.S.

Here’s a summary of what to expect regarding the operation of post offices, banks, and shipping services like UPS and FedEx on January 9.

Will post offices be open on January 9? Will mail service be affected?

Due to an executive order from Biden, federal offices will be closed on January 9. This means all U.S. Postal Service locations will not operate, and there will be no mail delivery on that day, as confirmed by the USPS to YSL News.

Will banks be closed on January 9?

Unlike federal holidays, national days of mourning do not mandate the closure of businesses or banks. Consequently, most banks will continue to operate as usual on January 9.

It’s advisable to contact your local bank for specific information regarding their hours on that Thursday.

Will UPS and FedEx be operational on January 9?

Yes, UPS and FedEx will continue their pickup and delivery services as scheduled on January 9. Additionally, locations of UPS Store and FedEx Office will be open for business.