Mon Nov 11 19:54:45 UTC 2024: ## Veterans Day 2024: What’s Open, What’s Closed

While most holidays offer flexibility for three-day weekends, Veterans Day remains fixed on November 11th. This year, however, the holiday falls on a Monday, potentially extending some people’s weekend.

Despite being a federal and bank holiday, many retail stores will remain open, though some smaller businesses may choose to close in honor of veterans.

**Here’s a breakdown of what’s open and closed on Veterans Day 2024:**

* **Banks:** Closed. However, online transfers and ATM services will be available.
* **Post Office:** Closed. UPS and FedEx will operate normally, including deliveries and drop-off locations.
* **Stock Markets:** New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and other stock markets will be open. Bond markets will be closed.
* **Government Offices:** Federal, city, county, and state offices will be closed.
* **Retail Stores:** Most major retailers will be open. Some smaller businesses may be closed.

**The holiday’s significance:** Veterans Day commemorates the end of World War I, which occurred on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. It honors those who have died in service to the country and expresses gratitude to all veterans.

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