Veterans Day falls on Monday, and while most restaurants, grocery stores and shops will remain open, banks and post offices will be closed.
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11 – the day the armistice was signed that ended World War I – regardless of which day it falls.
It was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1938 and became known as Veterans Day in 1954.
When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day falls on a Monday this year, meaning federal employees will celebrate the federal holiday that day and many non-essential government services will be closed.
Many schools and companies are also closed on Monday during the holidays. Most shops and eateries traditionally remain open and offer discounts for military veterans.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
Branches of Bank of America, Capital One, Wells Fargo and other banks will be closed on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Does USPS deliver on Veterans Day?
No, post offices are closed and no mail will be delivered on Veterans Day because it is a federal holiday.
Is UPS open on Veterans Day?
UPS pickup and delivery services will be available on Monday, November 11. UPS Store locations will also be open.
Is FedEx open on Veterans Day?
FedEx pickup and delivery services are also available on Mondays and FedEx office locations are also open.
Is the fair open on Veterans Day?
Although the day is a federal holiday, the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be open for their normal hours on Monday.
However, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, bond markets will be closed.
USA Today contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared in El Paso Times: Banks, UPS, FedEx, stock market open on Veterans Day? What you need to know
