Are banks open on Election Day? Here’s how to know

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Election Day is here which means some federal services are closed in New York, but are banks included?

Election Day is a government holiday in some states but not a federal holiday. In New York, some federal agencies like courts and schools will be closed on Tuesday.

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As for banks, Election Day is not a holiday for the New York State Department of Financial Services or the Federal Reserve. That means most major banks will operate as normal, including ATMs and tellers.

Similarly, mail carriers will also continue normal service on Tuesday.

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Although major banks like Chase, Bank of America, and Capital One will continue operation, those with smaller banks may want to double-check with their providers.

Voting sites in New York open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Tuesday. To find your voting location in New York City,. To find your voting site elsewhere in New York,.

Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here .