Are the banks open? USPS mail? Is the stock market closed?

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It’s Election Day, and while many Kentuckians head to theirs polling stations to cast their votes, others will balance mundane errands such as grocery shopping, postal packages or going to the bank. But are they open?

Although election day is not included a list of federal holidayssome states observe it as one. Many state offices will close, and 24 states, along with the District of Columbia, offer paid time off to vote. Other states allow time off to vote, but without pay.

Kentucky observes the November general election as a state holiday. Here’s what Kentuckians should know about what’s open and closed on Election Day.

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Are the banks open on election day?

Branches of Bank of America, Truist, 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.

Will trash pickup be affected on Election Day in Kentucky?

Garbage pickup should remain normal for residents of Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday. The next one city ​​break to affect trash pickup in Louisville is Thanksgiving.

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Are 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.

When is election day 2024?

Election day is Tuesday 5 Nov. Polls in Louisville will be open most of the day.

When do polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in Kentucky?

Polls open and close in Kentucky from 06.00 to 18.00 in your local time zone. Jefferson County residents are assigned a polling place by address.

Are grocery stores open on election day 2024 today near me?

Yes, grocery stores in Kentucky included Hooks and Meijer must have normal opening hours on Tuesday.

Are retail stores open on Election Day 2024 today near me?

Yes, retail stores incl Goal and Walmart have not changed their opening hours for election day. Like any day, you can check their times online.

Are restaurants open on election day 2024 today near me?

Many of your favorite restaurants and businesses (Dave & Buster’s, Starbucks, Krispy Kremeetc.) offer election day offers. Visit Courier-Journal.com for a list of freebies and meal discounts you can get.

Is the stock market open on election day 2024?

Yes, it is business as usual for the US stock and bond market, according to Barron’sas millions of Americans go to the polls on Tuesday.

Where to find election results 2024 for Jefferson and surrounding counties

The Courier Journal will update the results overnight. To get the latest results delivered to your phone, download the Courier-Journal.com app. You can go online and download the app on Apple devices or for Android devices.

John Tufts covers trending news for Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at JTuftsReports.