Stock market closures are rare outside of regular holidays. Other events that closed the market include Hurricane Sandy and the September 11 attacks.

The stock market will close next month to honor Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100.

Is January 9th a federal holiday? President Biden has issued an executive order to honor former President Carter, who died at the age of 100. Here's what that means for businesses and employees.