By Weston Blasi
Veterans Day falls on Saturday, but the holiday will be observed on Friday. To help you plan ahead, here are the details of what’s open and closed.
An earlier version of this report inaccurately characterized the U.S. bond market’s hours on Friday. It is open.
Several closures are expected on Veterans Day, but if you’re wondering when the holiday is actually being observed, here’s the scoop.
Saturday, Nov. 11, commemorates Veterans Day, a federal holiday recognizing U.S. military service members. However, because this significant date coincides with a weekend, the federal holiday will officially be observed on Friday, Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Some businesses and offices will have modified operating hours on Friday and possibly Saturday. If you’re uncertain about the status of banks, post offices, federal offices, or the stock market, MarketWatch can provide the information you need.
It’s important to note that everything is expected to resume normal operations on Monday.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?
No, the U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq, will not be open on Veterans Day itself. However, they will follow regular schedules on Friday, the day before Veterans Day, despite it being a federal holiday.
The U.S. bond market, which has the potential for a significant uptick next year if yields continue to fall, will be open on Friday and closed on Saturday, as usual.
Will banks be open on Veterans Day?
Banks will remain open on the Friday before Veterans Day, but some may have adjusted hours, so it’s best to check with your local branch. However, most banks will be closed on Veterans Day itself, as Federal Reserve banks and their branches will observe the holiday on Saturday.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will continue to operate as usual.
Will the United States Postal Service deliver mail on Veterans Day?
No, post offices will be closed on Saturday, with no regular mail or package deliveries. However, certain USPS services, such as online orders, may still be available.
Post offices will be open on the Friday before Veterans Day, though some locations may have modified hours.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Veterans Day?
Yes, FedEx Office (FDX) and UPS Store (UPS) bricks-and-mortar locations will operate as usual on both the Friday before the holiday and on Saturday. Some shipping services may have modified schedules.
Are schools open for Veterans Day?
School closures on Veterans Day vary by region and individual institutions, so it’s best to check with your specific school district.
Is the DMV open on Veterans Day?
The status of state motor-vehicle service locations on Veterans Day will vary by state, so be sure to check with your local DMV.
What other federal government services could be impacted?
Federal offices for the U.S. Department of Education and Federal Student Aid processors and customer contact centers will be closed, except for a few process centers that will remain open. Federal Student Aid websites will continue to operate, allowing borrowers to make payments online.
What about stores and restaurants?
Most retail and food establishments are expected to maintain normal hours and services on both Friday and Saturday. Some retailers may offer discounts or deals to veterans and active-duty military service members.
-Weston Blasi
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