Are schools, banks, post offices, UPS closed on Veterans Day? Here’s what’s open and what’s closed on November 11

Veterans Day on November 11 sees banks and post offices closed, while restaurants and stores remain open. Check key details here.

Updated on: Nov 10, 2025, 20:54:52 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Veterans Day: While banks and post offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, restaurants, supermarkets, and retail establishments are expected to remain open.

Veterans Day: Will mail services be open? Full list of what's open and what's closed on federal holiday (Representative image/ Unsplash)

The celebration of Veterans Day, a federal holiday, officially started on November 11, 1918, when an armistice, or "temporary cessation of hostilities," between Germany and the Allies came into force on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, as per the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

“November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of 'the war to end all wars,” it states.

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Are post offices open on Veterans Day? Will mail be delivered?

As Veterans Day is a federal holiday, post offices will be closed and mail will not be dispatched.

Veterans Day: Are banks open on November 11?

Bank of America, Truist, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase, and other banks will close their branches on Tuesday, November 11.

Will FedEx and UPS operate on Veterans Day?

UPS pickup and delivery services will be accessible on Tuesday, November 11. But UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will take an extra working day to arrive due to the USPS federal holiday. Additionally, UPS stores will be open.

On Veterans Day, FedEx office locations will be open, and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be accessible.

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Are schools open on Veterans Day?

The majority of public and private schools in the US will be closed on Veterans Day. According to USA Today, educational institutions usually delay classes to allow staff and students to observe the day because it is a federal holiday.

In honor of Veterans Day, all public schools in Stafford County, Prince William County, Fredericksburg City, Manassas City, and Manassas Park City will be closed on November 11, the school divisions stated.

Regular classes and activities will begin on Wednesday, November 12.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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