GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — President Biden has declared Thursday, January 9 as a national day of mourning for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100.
Since a day of mourning is not technically a national holiday, most businesses, service centers, and financial institutions will be open as usual. However, the U.S. Postal Service will suspend normal operations for the day, although there may be limited package deliveries on Thursday.
Federal government buildings and agencies will be closed. State government offices and buildings will be open.
Here is an overview:
Federal offices: Closed
Federal courts: Closed
Post offices: Closed, but with some limited package delivery
Stock market: Closed
State offices: Open
RMV: Open
State courts: Open
Municipal offices: Open
Public schools: Open
Libraries: Open
Banks: Open