Stock exchanges open Veterans Day: Veterans Day 2024: Are stock exchanges, banks and post offices open?

Veterans Day, celebrated every year on November 11th, commemorates the end of the First World War. Its origins go back to the armistice that came into force on November 11, 1918. Known as the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,” this historic ceasefire marked the end of the “war to end all wars.”

Today, Veterans Day is a national tribute to American veterans and honors their courage, dedication and service.

As a federal holiday, Veterans Day means that several institutions, including some businesses and government services, may remain closed for this reason.

Will the stock exchange be open?

Although Veterans Day is a federal holiday, the U.S. stock market, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, will remain open during regular trading hours on Monday, November 11, as noted in a report by USA Today .

Investors can continue their activities without interruption; However, the bond markets will observe the holiday and remain closed on this day. Looking forward, stock markets will only close twice in 2024: on Thanksgiving Day on November 28th (with an early close on November 29th) and on Christmas Day on December 25th.

Banks closed across the country

Most banks, including well-known institutions such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Truist and PNC, will remain closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Holidays typically mean closures for many banking services, so customers should plan accordingly. However, customers still have access to digital banking options through online banking platforms and ATMs for basic transactions such as checking account balances and cash withdrawals, as noted in the USA Today report.

Postal operations were suspended for the day

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will suspend services on Veterans Day as all post offices are closed and no mail delivery is scheduled for the holiday. USPS will observe all federal holidays and postal operations will resume the following day, Tuesday, November 12th.

Anyone expecting deliveries or planning to ship packages should take this closure into account when organizing their shipping needs around the holidays.

Private shipping services remain active

While USPS is suspending operations, private shipping companies such as UPS and FedEx will continue to operate on Veterans Day, although certain services may experience slight delays.

UPS will maintain its pickup and delivery services, with UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations experiencing minor delays due to USPS' holiday schedule. UPS Store locations remain open and offering their usual services.

Likewise, FedEx will continue to provide its regular pickup, delivery and office services without interruption, accommodating customers who require alternative shipping options when USPS services are closed.

FAQs

Is Veterans Day the same date every year?

Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week. The National Veterans Day ceremony, like most ceremonies across the country, takes place on this day every year.

Is Veterans Day a holiday in the USA?

The day was officially declared a federal holiday in 1938 and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It is celebrated every year on November 11th – the anniversary of the armistice in World War I – and remains celebrated on this day, regardless of the day of the week.