The day of mourning will be held on the same day as Mr. Carter’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral. President Biden will deliver a eulogy at the funeral, and a eulogy written by Gerald R. Ford, who died in 2006, will be read by his son Steven Ford.

By an executive order from President Joe Biden, all federal agencies will be closed Thursday for a National Day of Mourning to honor Jimmy Carter. Here’s a look at what’s open and

President Joe Biden declared a national day of mourning for Thursday, Jan. 9. Among the nationwide closures that day: All federal offices and agencies. All except employees deemed essential will have a paid day off. U.S. Postal Service. As a federal agency, the USPS will be closed for the day. The only deliveries will be Priority Mail Express.