Is the post office open on Election Day? Is there mail delivery? Election Day is not a federal holiday, but some businesses and establishments are closed today to encourage Americans to vote.
Election Day is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and millions are expected to vote in person Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the presidential election between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, plus local and state races. More than 98 million cast their ballots before Election Day due to the coronavirus pandemic, nearly 71 percent as many as the 139 million U.S. votes cast in 2016.
Despite not being a holiday, New York state election law provides for up to two hours of paid time off to enable an employee time to vote when added to their voting time outside their working hours. Many polling places are expecting long lines Tuesday, so the amount of PTO may be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Here’s a guide to what’s open and closed on Election Day 2020:
Are post offices closed today? Is there mail delivery?
U.S. Post offices are open on Election Day and yes, mail is still delivered. FedEx and UPS will also be making deliveries today.
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Are banks open on Election Day?
Yes, most banks should be open on Election Day, since it is not a federal holiday. (The next federal holiday is Veterans Day, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.)
Are stock markets open on Election Day?
Yes. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open.
Are government offices open on Election Day?
City, state and federal offices are closed. County offices are open, but courts are closed.
Are grocery stores open on Election Day? Pharmacies?
Yes, all grocery stores and pharmacies are open and operating on regular schedules. Supermarkets like Wegmans typically only close for a few holidays, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Are retail stores open on Election Day? Restaurants? Shopping malls?
Most retailers, including Walmart and Target, are open regular hours on Election Day. The same is true for restaurants and shopping malls.
However, USA Today and NJ.com point out some chains are closed like J. Crew, The Body Shop and Patagonia, while others may have reduced hours like Best Buy (open at noon), Bath & Body Works (open at noon) and lululemon (closing at 4 p.m. or four hours before polls close). Ben & Jerry’s locations are also closed and White Castle restaurants stayed closed from 7-11 a.m. to allow employees to vote.
Some restaurants and other businesses are offering freebies and special deals for voters.
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Will there be trash collection on Election Day?
Syracuse city trash and recycling pickup will operate on a normal schedule. Other municipal and private haulers may work on a different schedule.
Are libraries open on Election Day?
Some Onondaga County libraries will be closed if they’re used as polling places. You can check your branch through the county website.
Are schools open on Election Day?
Some schools are used as polling places and close on Election Day. Other schools in the district may be affected as well.
Are buses running on a holiday schedule on Election Day?
Centro is running on a regular schedule. For information, call 442-3400 or visit Centro’s website.
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