Veterans Day, which commemorates Americans who served in the military, is celebrated every year on November 11, with the holiday falling on a Monday this year. This may raise questions about which businesses and services, from banks to USPS mail delivery, may be open or closed today.
Veterans Day was first designated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 to mark the end of World War I, with Congress officially recognizing it as a federal holiday in 1926. According To the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Given that the day symbolizes military service, many stores and retailers offer discounts to veterans, such as restaurant chain Bob Evans. free dinner offer For veterans and active duty military, and Starbucks offers free coffee on Nov. 11 to veterans, military service members and military spouses.
Here's what to expect for Veterans Day this year.
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Veterans Day is one of the nation's 11 federal holidays, celebrated every year from New Year's Day on January 1 to Christmas Day on December 25.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
Banks are generally closed on Veterans Day as November 11 is also a federal holiday by the Federal Reserve.
Bank of AmericaCity, JPMorgan ChaseWells Fargo and other major banks will be closed Monday for Veterans Day, although ATMs will remain open.
Is mail delivered by USPS on Veterans Day?
No, in observance of Veterans Day, U.S. Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and it will not deliver residential or business mail. According to, post office box service will also remain closed on Monday. USPS,
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?
Yes, the stock market will be open on Veterans Day, not a holiday observed by the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq. The next holiday when the stock market is closed is Thanksgiving Day, which is November 28 this year.
However, the bond market will be closed for Veterans Day on November 11. According Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, trade group for the bond industry.
Is Costco open on Veterans Day?
Yes, Costco will be open on November 11th, because Veterans Day isn't one of those seven holidays For which he closes all the warehouses every year. The retailer's next holiday falls on Thanksgiving.
Are stores open on Veterans Day?
Yes, retailers are generally open on Veterans Day, with most operating during their regular business hours. However, it's always a good idea to check your local retailer's hours of operation ahead of time.
There are deals at retailers, grocery stores and restaurants on Veterans Day
As mentioned above, many stores and restaurants offer discounts and deals to veterans and active military on Veterans Day. Businesses typically request that service people show their military identification to receive a discount.
Here are some of the discounts and freebies that will be available on Monday.
- Bob Evans: A free dinner For US veterans and active-duty military
- Food Lion: 10% off groceries for active-duty military personnel and veterans
- Public: A 10% discount On groceries for veterans and active military personnel
- Sizzler: Free lunch to any active-duty military service member or veteran until 4 p.m. at all locations, except Utah, Idaho and Puerto Rico
- Starbucks: A free coffee On November 11, veterans, military service members and military spouses
- Target: 10% Discount For military personnel, veterans and their families