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National Day of Mourning for George H. W. Bush: What's closed on Wednesday

National Day of Mourning for George H. W. Bush: What's closed on Wednesday
Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Drew Angerer
<p>WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 3: The American flag flies at half-staff ahead of the arrival of the casket of the late former President George H.W. Bush at the U.S. Capitol, December 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. A state funeral for Bush will be held in Washington over the next three days, beginning with him lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)</p>
National Day of Mourning for George H. W. Bush: What's closed on Wednesday
Posted at 8:44 PM, Dec 04, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-04 21:44:00-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, Dec. 5, Americans will observe a National Day of Mourning for the Nation’s 41st president.

George H. W. Bush died at his home in Houston on Friday at the age of 94.

Here are things that will be closed to honor the former president. 

The Federal Government

All federal offices will be closed. Most federal employees will be excused from work. Employees with essential security and government services roles will have to report.

The U.S. Postal Service

All Post Offices will be closed. USPS will suspend regular mail delivery.

National Parks

Some parks may be closed or offer limited services. 

The Stock Market

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed.

The Supreme Court

The court will postpone arguments for the day.

Congress

The House of Representatives has postponed all votes for the week. The Senate will not have any votes until after the funeral.

Some banks and courts will also be closed.

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