What’s open and closed in Wisconsin on Election Day 2024?

On November 5, 2024By Littum

With Election Day finally here, Wisconsin voters will be taking time to head to the polls to cast their ballots.

Election day is not one federal holidaybut some states observe it as a holiday. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize Election Day as a holiday, so state employees do not get the day off.

Although the day is not a federal holiday, many people are wondering if banks, post offices and shipping services will be open on Election Day. Here’s what we know.

When is election day 2024? When do the polling stations open and close?

Polling stations will be open throughout the country from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day, November 5.

Are the banks open on election day?

Branches of Bank of America, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo and other banks will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, November 5. Other banking services, such as ATMs and online banking, should also be available as usual on election day.

Is the post office open on election day? Will mail be delivered?

Yes, post offices will be open and mail will be delivered on Tuesday as Election Day is not a federal holiday.

Are shipping services like UPS and FedEx open on Election Day?

Yes, UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Election Day, and their stores will also be open.

Are Milwaukee Public Schools open on Election Day?

Milwaukee Public Schools the students will not have classes on Tuesday during election day. The district said with many MPS schools serving as polling locations, students will be taking time off. The staff has a record day or professional development.

All schools are closed, not just the schools that are polling places.

“It has been a longstanding practice of the district that presidential election days are not student participation days,” the district said.

Are major retailers like Target and Walmart open on Election Day?

Most major retail stores, such as Target and Walmart, will remain open on Election Day.