What's closed in Wisconsin on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter's national

President Joe Biden appointed Thursday as national day of mourning in remembrance of former president Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

Biden called Americans to join together on Jan. 9 to pay homage to Carter. “I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance,” Biden said in a statement.

Biden and Gov. Tony Evers also ordered the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag to fly at half-staff for 30 days following Carter’s death.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed on the national day of mourning in Wisconsin:

Are city of Milwaukee offices closed on Jan. 9?

According to spokesman Jeff Fleming, city government will remain open Thursday without any municipal operations affected by the national day of mourning.

In the city of Milwaukee, garbage collection will operate as normal. Make sure to check your schedule to see when garbage pickup is scheduled for your area.

Is the stock market closed on Jan. 9?

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange will be closed Jan. 9 in accordance with the national day of mourning.

The Nasdaq said it would be closing trading of all U.S. equities and options that day, as well. Bond markets will be open, but for reduced hours, closing early at 2 p.m. ET, according to a recommendation from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.

The New York Stock Exchange held a moment of silence Monday to honor Carter’s “life and legacy,” according to a post on X. The last time the New York Stock Exchange closed trading to honor the passing of a former president was in December 2018, when former President George H. W. Bush died.

Are businesses and banks closed on Jan. 9?

National days of mourning do not require businesses or banks to close like a federal holiday normally does.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What’s closed on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter’s national day of mourning?

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