Overview
- The U.S. Postal Service pauses retail operations and regular mail delivery today, with only Priority Mail Express running.
- Most federal, state and local government offices, courts and bank branches are closed, though ATMs and online banking are available; school closures vary by district.
- U.S. stock exchanges are open for normal trading hours, while the bond market is closed, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
- UPS and FedEx are operating pickups and deliveries, but USPS‑reliant services such as UPS SurePost and Mail Innovations face a one‑business‑day delay.
- Major retailers and restaurants are open, many offering veterans discounts, and the government shutdown has forced cancellations or cutbacks of some ceremonies and led to widespread flight cancellations ordered by the FAA.