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Yes, general services are OPEN. Since April 9 is a standard business day, you can expect normal operating hours.
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Many people are asking Why Is Today Called Fat Tuesday as they plan their schedules for April 9, 2026.
Planning your schedule for April 9 is simple since no major federal observances are currently in effect. Most public and private sectors are open.
| Service | Expected Status |
|---|---|
| National Banks | Open |
| Post Offices | Open |
| Trash Collection | Normal Schedule |
| Public Schools | Check District |
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A shooting occurs on the set of the film Rust, in which actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop weapon which had been loaded, killing the director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, and injuring director Joel Souza.
Thirty people are killed in a fiery bus crash in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In Canada, the 2019 Canadian federal election ends, resulting in incumbent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remaining in office, albeit with the Liberal Party in a minority government.
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