【Biden Orders Closure of Government Executive Departments on January 9, 2025】Golden Finance reported that on December 30 local time, U.S. President Biden ordered all executive departments and agencies of the federal government to close on January 9, 2025, in honor of the late 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who passed away on the 29th. Biden stated in a declaration that for reasons of national security, defense, or other public needs, the heads of federal executive departments and agencies may decide to keep some offices and facilities open. Previously, the White House announced January 9, 2025, as a national day of mourning to commemorate Carter.