What is open and closed in Wisconsin on Election Day 2024?

As Election Day finally arrives, Wisconsin voters will take the time to head to the polls to cast their ballots.

Election Day is not federal holidaybut some states consider it a holiday. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize Election Day as a holiday, so state employees do not get the day off.

Although the day is not a federal holiday, many people wonder whether banks, post offices and shipping services will be open on Election Day. Here’s what we know.

When is Election Day 2024? When do the polling stations open and close?

On Election Day, November 5, polls statewide will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Are banks open on election day?

Branches of Bank of America, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo and other banks will be open for regular hours on Tuesday, November 5. Other banking services, such as ATMs and online banking, should also be available as usual on Election Day.

Is the post office open on election day? Is mail delivered?

Yes, post offices will be open and mail will be delivered on Tuesday, as Election Day is not a federal holiday.

Are shipping services, such as UPS and FedEx, open on Election Day?

Yes, UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Election Day, and their stores will be open as well.

Are Milwaukee Public Schools open on Election Day?

Milwaukee Public Schools students will have no lessons Tuesday during Election Day. The district said students will take the day off because many MPS schools serve as voting locations. Employees have a registration day or professional development.

All schools are closed, not just those that are voting locations.

“It has been a longstanding practice in the district that presidential election days are not days when students are present,” the district said.

Are major retailers like Target and Walmart open on Election Day?

Most major stores, such as Target and Walmart, will remain open on Election Day.