President Joe Biden has declared Thursday, Jan. 9 a national day of mourning following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. This includes flags displayed at half-staff, which will continue until Jan. 28.
On previous national days of mourning, federal offices and stock markets were closed in the U.S.
In Oklahoma, weather conditions are leading to additional closures or delays.
Here’s what to know about post offices, banks and shipping services like UPS and FedEx in Oklahoma.
Will the post office be closed on Jan. 9? Will mail be delivered today?
All federal offices will be closed on Jan. 9. Because of Biden’s executive order, all U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered today, USPS confirmed to USA TODAY.
Are banks closed today?
National days of mourning do not require businesses or banks to close. Most banks will remain open today, but contact your local bank to see if they are observing the day.
Will UPS and FedEx close on today?
UPS and FedEx are expected to remain open for pickup and delivery services today.
Are the OKC courts closed?
City officials in Oklahoma have announced that municipal courts are closed today due to inclement weather.
Oklahoma school closures
Keep up with school, church and event closings using the link below.
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Weather closings, Carter day of mourning: What’s open, closed in Oklahoma