Next month registered voters will cast their ballots across the nation in the 2024 presidential election .
Come January, the nation will see a newly-elected president and vice-president.
Anyone planning to vote on Election Day, may wonder whether the day doubles as a holiday – and if they have to report to work.
Here’s what to know.
When is Election Day 2024?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Election Day is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, according to the Department of Justice.
Polling sites in New York will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Is Election Day a federal holiday?
Election Day is not a federal holiday.
Some states do, however, observe Election Day as a holiday. Most state offices will be closed on Election Day, including:
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Twenty-four states, plus the District of Columbia, offer paid time off to vote. Some states permit workers to take time from the work day to vote, but without pay.