After the death of Jimmy Carter, President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning in the 39th president’s honor.
Federal offices will close on Thursday, Jan. 9, however, businesses are not required to close, unlike federal holidays.
Is Jan. 9 the National Day of Mourning a federal holiday?
Jan. 9 will be treated as a holiday for most federal employees. But it’s not an official federal holiday and most other employers won’t be automatically giving employees the day off.
Will banks be closed on Jan. 9?
Because this National Day of Mourning isn’t a federal holiday, banks are not required to close.
Will post offices be open on Jan. 9 the National Day of Mourning?
No, there will be no mail delivery. All U.S. Post Office locations will be closed.
More: Why Jimmy Carter has a special place in Iowa lore: How he created the Iowa Caucus playbook
What is open in Iowa on the National Day of Mourning Jan. 9?
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All of Des Moines Public Libraries will operate at regular hours.
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The city of Des Moines will remain open at regular hours.
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The State Historical Society will be open at its regular hours.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: What’s the National Day of Mourning? Here’s what is open in Iowa
