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What is open and closed on Veterans Day 2024?

Veterans Day will be celebrated nationwide next Monday, November 11th.

The holiday honors active and former U.S. service members and is one of ten federal holidays in the United States. This means all non-essential government offices will remain closed on Monday. Here's what else will be closed on Veterans Day this year.

What is open and closed on Veterans Day 2024?

Are banks open on Veterans Day?

Most banks will remain closed on Veterans Day, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. However, customers can still use ATMs or online banking services.

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will also close, as will the Federal Reserve.

Is the post office open on Veterans Day?

A customer enters a FedEx store.

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The United States Post Office will be closed on Veterans Day.

FedEx office locations remain open, but most FedEx shipping services will not be available this holiday, with the exception of FedEx Home Delivery and FedEx Custom Critical.

In the meantime, UPS Store locations are open during normal hours and UPS pickup and delivery services are available. However, the shipping service notes that deliveries from SurePost and Mail Innovations require an additional business day in transit due to the holiday.

Is the DMV open on Veterans Day?

Most government institutions, including DMVs, public schools and local libraries, will be closed. Be sure to double check to see if your local services are open that day.

What about national parks?

Veterans Day is a great time to visit a national park. Not only will every national park be open, but entrance fees will be waived for anyone visiting during the holidays.

Huntington Beach firefighter Seth Adams unfurls an American flag before the start of a Veterans Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Huntington Beach firefighter Seth Adams unfurls an American flag before the start of a Veterans Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Huntington Beach, Calif.

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Which stores are open on Veterans Day?

Many retail stores such as Costco, Target, Walmart and Kroger will be open on Veterans Day. Be sure to check with local stores and retailers for alternative hours.

CNN contributed to this report

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