U.S. Postal Service to halt Jan. 9 operations for Carter observance

4154055+USPS-mailtruck.jpg — The United States Postal Service will pause operations on Thursday, Jan. 9, for a Day of Observance in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.

By Levi Jones

January 05, 2025 at 1:13 PM

A national Day of Observance has been declared for Thursday, Jan. 9, to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

Out of respect, on Thursday, various government services will not operate.

Included in the suspended operations is the United States Postal Services’ suspension of regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity. The Postal Service will accept and process volume dropped by commercial mailers at mailing processing facilities at this time. A limited package delivery service will be maintained on the day to ensure organizations do not experience impacts to operations that may negatively impact customers or business partners.

All Postal Service facilities and area district administrative offices are included in the national day of observance. Regular operations will resume Friday, Jan. 10.

By Levi Jones

Levi Jones is the West Central Tribune’s business reporter. After growing up in the Twin Cities, Jones attended Hamline University for journalism and media communications. After graduating in 2020, Jones has worked as a reporter covering anything from sports to politics.