Are banks, post offices, UPS, and FedEx operating on Veterans Day? Here’s what to know
This year, Veterans Day falls on a Monday, and while lots of restaurants, grocery stores, and retail shops will remain operational, banks and post offices will be closed.
Veterans Day, recognized as a federal holiday, originated on November 11, 1918, when an agreement to pause fighting, known as an armistice, came into effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, per the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
This date is often seen as the conclusion of “the war to end all wars,” according to information from the agency’s website. Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11, regardless of the day of the week.
The day serves to “celebrate and honor American veterans for their patriotism, commitment to the country, and their readiness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” as stated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Here’s what you need to know about the operating status of banks, post offices, and shipping services on Veterans Day.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
On Monday, November 11, branches of major banks, including Bank of America, Truist, PNC, Capital One, and Wells Fargo, will be closed to observe Veterans Day.
Is the post office operational on Veterans Day? Will mail be delivered?
No, post offices will be closed on Veterans Day and there will be no mail delivery as it is a federal holiday.
Are shipping companies like UPS and FedEx open on Veterans Day?
UPS will offer pickup and delivery services on Monday, November 11. However, UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will take an extra business day due to the USPS federal holiday. UPS Store locations will also remain open.
FedEx will also be providing pickup and delivery services on Monday, along with open FedEx Office locations.
Is the stock market operating on Veterans Day?
Even though it’s a federal holiday, both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will operate during their regular hours on Monday.
However, bond markets will be closed, as stated by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.