What’s open and closed on Veterans Day 2024? Banks, stock markets, USPS, stores, and more

Today (Monday, November 11, 2024) is Veterans Day. It is one of the 11 official federal U.S. holidays and is meant to honor the veterans who have fought and served in the American military. The reason that Veterans Day is on November 11 each year is because that date is the anniversary of the end of World War I.

Given that Veterans Day is officially recognized as a federal holiday, several institutions normally open on Mondays will be closed. Here are the establishments that open and close on Veterans Day 2024.

Are banks open on Veterans Day?

No. Because banks observe federal holidays, most banks and their branches will be closed today. This includes America’s major banks like Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, and more.

However, online banking services will operate normally.

Are ATMs open on Veterans Day?

They should be. Despite most bank branch locations being closed on Veterans Day, the ATMs found outside banks and in other places should remain functioning as usual.

Is the post office open on Veterans Day?

No, United States Postal Service (USPS) locations are not open on Veterans Day.

Is mail delivered on Veterans Day?

No, USPS will not deliver mail on Veterans Day.

Are FedEx and UPS open on Veterans Day?

UPS says its pickup and delivery services will be operating on Veterans Day. Most of FedEx’s delivery services will be operating as normal as well.

However, the company cautions its Express and Groud Economy may have modified service. For FedEx Express deliveries, this may mean early on-call pickups in some areas, and for FedEx Ground Economy service, this may mean deliveries could be delayed.

Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?

Yes. While the stock markets are frequently closed on many federal holidays, that is not true of Veterans Day. On Veterans Day, major U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, will be open.

However, some overseas stock markets may be closed today as other countries observe November 11 as Veterans or Armistice Day, too.

Are schools open on Veterans Day?

Most schools, particularly public schools, will be closed on Veterans Day due to its classification as a federal holiday. Many private schools should also be closed. However, it’s best to check with the particular school to see if they are open or closed.

Are restaurants open on Veterans Day?

Yes. Nearly all fast food joints and restaurants will be open today, including McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Burger King, Starbucks, and more. Some restaurants may even offer special deals or free offers for current or former veterans of the U.S. armed forces.

Are retail stores open on Veterans Day?

Yes, most will be, including major retail chains like Walmart and Target. And while Veterans Day isn’t as big a sales day as, say, Memorial Day, some stores will be offering Veterans Day deals.