Is Election Day a federal holiday? What’s open, closed on Nov. 3

Is Election Day a federal holiday? No, but that doesn't mean everything will be open on Nov. 3. Here's what to know about banks, mail delivery and more.

Voters will elect members of the U.S. Senate and House for the midterms, but the day is not a state holiday in Mississippi.

Most states have state and local elections throughout the year. Many fall on Saturdays.

Because Election Day isn't a federal holiday, mail should be delivered as usual and most services should be open.

Here's what to know about what's open or closed for Election Day 2026 and when to plan for the next state and federal holidays.

When is Election Day 2026?

People will vote across the U.S. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

General elections are the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, according to Congress.

The next federal election date will be Nov. 7, 2028. That ballot will include picking the next president.

Are schools closed on Election Day in Mississippi?

Many public schools close on Election Day because campuses are used as polling places.

Does USPS deliver mail on Election Day 2026?

Yes. The United States Postal Service is delivering mail on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and post offices should be open.

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Are banks open on Election Day 2026?

Banks should be open on Tuesday, Nov. 3, because it's not a Federal Reserve holiday.

Check with your local branch for special hours as the holiday season approaches.

Are federal government offices closed on Election Day?

No. Federal offices do not close for Election Day.

Is the stock market open on Election Day 2026?

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open today.

Do UPS and FedEx deliver on Election Day?

UPS and FedEx are private companies, and both deliver as usual on Election Day.

UPS Express Critical, which is provided by Marken, runs every day of the year, including holidays. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com to get more information.

FedEx Custom Critical also runs all 365 days a year.

What federal holidays are left in 2026?

There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. Eight create three-day weekends.

According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2026 holidays are:

• Thursday, Jan. 1: New Year's Day
• Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Monday, Feb. 16: Washington's Birthday
• Monday, May 25: Memorial Day
• Friday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Friday, July 3: Independence Day (Fourth of July fell on Saturday)
• Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day
• Monday, Oct. 12: Columbus Day
• Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day
• Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day
• Friday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day

What are Mississippi’s state holidays in 2026?

According to the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, there are 10 paid holidays for state agencies. The listed holidays are:

• Thursday, Jan. 1: New Year's Day
• Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr.'s and Robert E. Lee's birthdays
• Monday, Feb. 16: Washington's Birthday
• Monday, April 27: Confederate Memorial Day
• Monday, May 25: Memorial Day
• Friday, July 3: Independence Day
• Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day
• Wednesday, Nov. 11: Armistice or Veterans Day
• Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day
• Friday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day

Contributing: Isa Almeida

Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with USA TODAY Network. Email her at [email protected].