VETERANS DAY 2026

What’s open on Veterans Day?

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

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01

Closed

Post offices

No regular mail delivery. Service resumes Thursday, Nov. 12.

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02

Closed

Most banks

The Federal Reserve is closed. ATMs and apps still work.

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03

Open

Stock market

NYSE and Nasdaq trade normally. The bond market is closed.

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04

Open

UPS and FedEx

Normal pickup and delivery on Nov. 11.

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05

Nov. 10

Social Security

Born 1st–10th? SSA pays a day early because of the holiday.

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06

Open

Stores and restaurants

Most stay open. Many offer veteran deals.

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07

Bring ID

For veteran deals

VA ID card, military ID, DD-214 or veteran ID on your license.

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08

Pay early

Bills due Nov. 11

Payments may post a day later. Mail and pay by Tuesday.

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Plan your Nov. 11

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