Veterans Day is a day to commemorate Americans who served in the military and is celebrated every year on November 11, with the holiday falling on Monday this year. That could spark questions about which businesses and services, from banks to USPS mail delivery, may be open or closed today.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Day was first designated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I, and Congress officially recognized it as a federal holiday in 1926.
In recognition of this day being a military service day, many stores and retailers are offering veteran honors, including restaurant chain Bob Evans offering free dinners to veterans and active-duty military, and Starbucks offering free coffee to veterans and military service members on November 11th. provide discounts to Members and military spouses.
Here’s what you can expect on Veterans Day this year.
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Veterans Day is one of 11 federal holidays in the United States that is celebrated annually from New Year’s Day on January 1 to Christmas Day on December 25.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
Banks are typically closed on Veterans Day. That’s because November 11th is a federal holiday that the Federal Reserve also observes.
Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and other major banks will be closed Monday for Veterans Day, but their ATMs will remain open.
Will the USPS deliver mail on Veterans Day?
no. In observance of Veterans Day, U.S. Postal Service retail stores will be closed and will not be delivering residential or business mail. Post office box service will also be closed on Monday, according to the Postal Service.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?
Yes, the stock market will be open on Veterans Day and the holiday will not be observed by the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq. The next holiday on which the stock market will be closed is November 28, this year’s Thanksgiving Day.
However, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, a bond industry trade group, the bond market will be closed on November 11, Veterans Day.
Is Costco open on Veterans Day?
Yes, Costco is open on November 11th because Veterans Day is not one of the seven holidays that close all warehouses each year. The next holiday closure for retailers is Thanksgiving.
Is the store open on Veterans Day?
Yes, retail stores are generally open on Veterans Day and most are open during regular business hours. However, it is always a good idea to check the opening hours of local retailers in advance.
Veterans Day deals at retailers, grocers and restaurants.
As mentioned above, many stores and restaurants offer discounts and discounts to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. Businesses typically ask military members to show their military ID to receive a discount.
Here are some discounts and freebies available on Monday:
- Bob Evans: Free dinner for U.S. veterans and active-duty military.
- Food Lion: 10% off groceries for active-duty military and veterans.
- Publix: 10% off groceries for veterans and active-duty military.
- Sizzler: Free lunch until 4 p.m. for active-duty military or veterans everywhere except Utah, Idaho and Puerto Rico.
- Starbucks: Free coffee for veterans, military personnel and military spouses on November 11th.
- Who: 10% discount for military, veterans and their families.
