What is Open on Election Day?

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What is Open on Election Day?

What is Opened and Closed on Election Day

Here What is Open and Closed on Election Day

Election Day is a State Holiday in New Jersey, not a Federal Holiday

The federal holidays for 2021 do not include Election Day. Veterans Day is the next federal holiday, which falls on November 11th.

Election Day is among the 14 state holidays in New Jersey for 2021.

Three of those state holidays are in November, with Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving Day toward the end of the month.

Q: Is the Post Office Opened?
A: Because Election Day 2021 is not a federal holiday, post offices will be operating. FedEx and UPS will continue to deliver packages.

Q: Is there a mail service? Is the mail going to be delivered on Election Day 2021?
A: Yes, mail will be delivered on Election Day.

Q: Are banks open on Election Day 2021?
A: Most banks should be open on Election Day, including:
  • Bank of America
  • Capital One Bank
  • Chase
  • Citibank
  • PNC Bank
  • Santander Bank
  • Wells Fargo
  • TD Bank

    Q: Are school districts in New Jersey closed on Election Day 2021?
    A: Despite the fact that Election Day is a state holiday in New Jersey, local districts have complete control over whether or not to close schools, so check your district's school calendar.

    In New Jersey, an increasing number of school districts have elected to close classrooms on Election Day so that school buildings can be used as polling booths without having to worry about security. Due to the same concerns, several districts have decided to move polling stations outside of schools.

    Q: On Election Day 2021, will the stock markets be open?
    A: On Election Day, the stock markets will be open. The Nasdaq and bond markets will also be open.

    Q: Are there any locations of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) open on Election Day 2021? Is there access to state offices and courts?
    A: All Motor Vehicle Commission offices will be closed. Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts are closed.

    Q: Is there a regular timetable for NJ Transit, PATH, and SEPTA?
    A: NJ Transit, PATH, and SEPTA will run on their regular routes. Riders on NJ Transit should double-check arrival and departure schedules using the NJ Transit online trip planner.

    Q: Where is my polling place?
    A: Your polling location is determined by your address. For New Jersey addresses, the Department of State provides a polling place lookup tool.

  • Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout New Jersey on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

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