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ELECTION DAY 2026
What is open and closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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§ 1 · WHAT'S OPEN
Election Day is a regular workday under federal law. Federal offices stay open.
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§ 2 · WHAT'S OPEN
The Postal Service delivers mail and banks are open on Nov. 3.
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§ 3 · WHAT'S OPEN
NYSE and Nasdaq trade on their regular schedule.
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§ 4 · WHAT'S OPEN
Some districts close because schools are used as polling places. Check yours.
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§ 5 · WHAT'S OPEN
Many states require employers to give time off to vote. Check your state rules.
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What is open, what may close and how to make time to vote, in our full guide.
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