The United States Post Office (USPS) will be closed on Thursday.
A National Day of Observance has been declared for Thursday to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29 at age 100.
“The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9. There will be limited package delivery service on that day to ensure the organization does not experience any negative impacts to its package delivery operations,” the USPS said in a statement.
USPS facilities, including headquarters in Washington, DC, and area and district administrative offices, are included in the National Day of Observance and will be closed, except as needed for limited package delivery service.
“Local managers will advise employees on staffing levels to maintain limited package delivery operations and prepare for the resumption of regular activities Friday, January 10,” the USPS said.
Pay and leave administration for the national day of observance is governed by section 519.4 of the Employee and Labor Relations Manual and provisions of the applicable memorandums of understanding between the Postal Service and its unions.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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