Jimmy Carter funeral: What is closed on the national day of mourning Thursday for the end of the 39th American president

On January 9, 2025By Littum

The United States will honor the late former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on December 29. President Joe Biden declared January 9 a day of mourning in an executive order — the same day as the official state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy, and President-elect Donald Trump told reporters he plans to attend the service. All flags will be flown at half-mast for the 30 days following Carter’s death.

Many services, businesses and financial centers will operate as normal as it is not a federal holiday. But be sure to check local stores’ opening hours before you head out.

The last national day of mourning was in December 2018 in honor of the late former President George HW Bush, who died at 94.

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Here’s what’s closed on Thursday, January 9.

The stock market

Nasdaq will close all of its stock and options markets on the National Day of Mourning. There will also be a moment of silence at 9:20 a.m. EST in honor of the former president. The bond market closes at 2:00 PM EST, according to a recommendation from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.

“We mourn the loss of President Carter and will close our U.S. markets during the National Day of Mourning to celebrate his life and honor his legacy,” Tal Cohen, Nasdaq president, said in a statement.

The New York Stock Exchange will not trade and the American flag over the exchange will be at half-mast.

Mail

The U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular operations on Jan. 9, according to the National Postal Mail Handlers Union. The union noted that there may still be limited package deliveries.

The Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts ordered the Supreme Court building closed Thursday. The court is not scheduled to meet that day, but it is approaching the Jan. 19 deadline set for TikTok to divest itself of its Chinese parent — a federal law the company has challenged at the Supreme Court.

Government offices

As part of the executive order, all federal departments and agencies will be closed. But some vital national defense and security personnel may still be working that day.