Is the post office open on Election Day? Is there mail delivery? Find out what’s open and closed today for Election Day 2021.
Is Election Day a holiday?
Election Day is not a federal holiday, but some businesses and establishments may be closed to encourage Americans to vote. It is, however, a state holiday in New York; the state designated Election Day as a floating holiday in 2021 for State employees in certain bargaining units.
Election Day is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Though turnout is not expected to be as big as it was during the 2020 presidential race between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, 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.
When are polls open on Election Day?
Polls open at 6 a.m. today and close at 9 p.m.
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.
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 Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021.)
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 stores, including Walmart and Target, are open regular hours on Election Day. The same is true for restaurants and shopping malls, though some stores may be closed or operating on reduced hours.
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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