post offices closed on Jan 2 ???

Applying to College
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<p>The Hamilton website says this:

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Mailed applications must be POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 3, since post offices are closed on January 2 to honor former President Gerald Ford.

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Are the post offices really closed on Jan 2 throughout the US?</p>

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<p>yeah... they are closed.. it's a national day of mourning</p>

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<p>So why is school still in session in most places.</p>

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<p>Because schools aren't federal institutions.</p>

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<p>Is this some anniversary or or do they close every year for another president?</p>

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<p>No, this is in memorium to the late President Gerald Ford (1973-1977), who died a few days ago.</p>