Local time on December 30, U.S. President Biden ordered all federal government departments and agencies 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. In a statement, Biden indicated that heads of federal government departments and agencies could decide to keep certain offices and facilities open for reasons of national security, defense, or other public needs. Previously, the White House had declared January 9, 2025, as a national day of mourning in memory of Carter.