Here's what to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on the national day of mourning on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Stock market closures are rare outside of regular holidays. Other events that closed the market include Hurricane Sandy and the September 11 attacks.

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.

U.S. stock markets will be open on New Year's Eve day. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both hold regular trading sessions on the final day of 2024 before being closed for New Year's Day.

Jan. 9 is designated a National Day of Mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024 at age 100. On this day, government offices and the stock market are closed and the U.S. Postal Service is not delivering mail.

Here's what to know about banks, the post office and the stock market being open on the National Day of Mourning honoring Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9.

Thursday is the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100. The big picture: A state funeral for Carter will take place starting at 10am ET Thursday at Washington National Cathedral in Washington,