The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq markets will be closed on January 9 to observe a national day of mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter.

NYSE, NYSE American Equities, NYSE American Options, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE Arca Options, NYSE Chicago and NYSE National will be closed on Jan. 9 in honor of the former president, the NYSE said Monday.

All Nasdaq US stock and options markets Nasdaq also said it would close that day the same way.

JIMMY CARTER, 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DIES AT 100

Carter, who served in the White House from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday. He was 100 years old.

Former President Jimmy Carter before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images/Getty Images)

“From humble roots as a farmer and family man, Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to public service and the defense of our freedom. During a remarkable post-presidential life, President Carter left an enduring humanitarian legacy,” said NYSE Group President Lynn Martin. statement. “The NYSE will respectfully respect President Carter's By closing our markets on National Mourning Day, we serve our nation for life.”

People walk outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 25, 2022 in New York City. ((Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) / Getty Images)

“We mourn the loss of President Carter and will close our U.S. markets on a National Day of Mourning to celebrate his life and honor his legacy,” said Nasdaq President Tal Cohen. “On behalf of Nasdaq, we offer our deepest condolences to the Carter family.”

Nasdaq MarketSite appears on December 12, 2024 in New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images)

HOW FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER TURNED HIS AVIATION AROUND

declared a national day of mourning for Carter President Bidenat the same time, he ordered public buildings and military personnel to lower their flags to half-mast within 30 days.

“I am designating January 9, 2025 as a National Day of Mourning in the United States,” Biden said Sunday. “I call on the American people to gather in their places of worship that day to honor the memory of President James Earl Carter. I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this work. solemn ceremony”.

The NYSE said it was flying the American flag at half-mast “in honor of President Carter throughout this period of mourning.”

A member of the Nasdaq exchange said it “observed a moment of silence today at 9:20 a.m. ET at the Nasdaq Tower with a message in honor of the former president.”

JIMMY, ROSALYNN CARTER'S HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEGACY WILL CONTINUE, ORGANIZATION SAYS

Carter's wife, former first lady Rosalyn Carter, died last year.

The former president has four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, the Carter Center said Sunday.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school on April 28, 2019 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. (Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

“My father was a hero not only to me, but to everyone who believed in peace, human rights and selfless love,” his son Chip said in announcing his death. “My brothers, sisters and I shared him with the world through these shared beliefs. The world is our family because he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”