What's open and closed on Election Day 2024
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The United States Postal Service will be delivering mail on Election Day 2024. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Election polling locations are open Tuesday and so are most businesses since the day is not a federal holiday.
Why it matters: No federal law mandates that employers give employees time off to vote and fewer than half of U.S. states require employers to provide paid time off to vote.
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Are schools closed on Election Day 2024?
The big picture: Schools across the country are closed for Election Day with many being used as polling locations.
- In many cases, schools close for safety concerns, according to National School Safety and Security Services, a school safety consulting firm.
- Other schools are closed because Election Day is recognized as a public holiday.
What states recognize Election Day as a holiday
State of play: Election Day is a public holiday for 14 states, according to the Movement Advancement Project.
- Five states require employers to provide paid time off for voting: Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, New York and West Virginia.
- Election Day is a holiday for nine states — Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia — but employers are not required to give time off.
- State offices and courts are closed in states that recognize Election Day as a public holiday.
Are banks open on Election Day 2024?
Zoom in: Banks are open Tuesday and so is the Federal Reserve and stock markets.
- Banks generally close for federal holidays like Labor Day and Memorial Day.
Is there mail on Election Day? Do UPS and FedEx deliver?
The United States Postal Service is open Tuesday and delivering mail, which includes mail-in ballots.
- UPS and FedEx have normal pickup and delivery services Tuesday and stores are open regular hours too.
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