Most government offices, courts, and post offices are closed nationwide. There will be no regular USPS mail delivery, no package pickups, and no retail counter service. FedEx and UPS will run limited operations, but schedules vary by location. Banks will remain closed as well, including major names like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and TD Bank. While branches lock their doors, ATMs and online banking services will stay available as usual, offering limited but continuous access.
The U.S. stock market remains open, with both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq operating on normal trading hours. However, the U.S. bond market is closed, following the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) holiday calendar. That means equity traders stay active, while fixed-income professionals take the day off. In cities like New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles, federal buildings, courthouses, and DMV offices are all closed. State and local agencies follow suit, joining the federal observance.
Schools see a split schedule. New York City Public Schools and Los Angeles Unified School District are closed, but Chicago Public Schools and some others remain open. Colleges vary; some suspend classes, others operate normally. Retailers and restaurants, meanwhile, keep doors open.
Walmart, Target, Costco, and most grocery chains are serving customers, often with special discounts for veterans and active-duty personnel. Public transit systems like the MTA, Metro-North, and Amtrak are running on adjusted holiday schedules, ensuring limited but steady service.
So while much of the government pauses, America’s economy keeps moving — markets trade, stores sell, people honor. Veterans Day 2025 is both a moment of national gratitude and a day of selective slowdown. It’s a rare blend of quiet reverence and steady motion — a Tuesday where the stock tickers roll on, even as the nation stands still to remember.
What is Veterans Day and when is it observed?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday honoring all U.S. military veterans who served in the armed forces. It is observed every November 11, marking the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. In 2025, Veterans Day falls on Tuesday, November 11, and much of the nation will pause to recognize America’s service members. Because it’s a federal holiday, government offices, courts, and post offices will be closed across the country.
Are banks open or closed on Veterans Day 2025?
Most U.S. banks will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. Major financial institutions — including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Wells Fargo, and TD Bank — will shut their branches for the day.
However, ATMs and online banking services will remain operational. Customers can access digital services as usual, even though in-person banking won’t be available.
Smaller regional and community banks generally follow the same closure schedule in observance of the federal holiday.
Is the US stock market open on Veterans Day?
Yes. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Stock Market will be open on Veterans Day 2025.
Equities trading will continue as normal with standard market hours.
However, the U.S. bond market will be closed, following the SIFMA holiday calendar. Trading in Treasurys and other fixed-income securities will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Is there USPS mail delivery on Veterans Day?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on Veterans Day. There will be no regular mail delivery, retail counter service, or package pickup on Tuesday, November 11.
Private couriers such as FedEx and UPS will operate on modified schedules. FedEx Ground and UPS Air may offer limited delivery depending on location, so customers should verify local service hours in advance.
Are schools closed on Veterans Day?
That depends on the district. Many public schools across the country close for Veterans Day, though some remain open.
For example, New York City Public Schools and the Los Angeles Unified School District will be closed, while Chicago Public Schools are expected to remain open.
Several colleges and universities also suspend classes for the day, while others continue normal schedules. Always check local school calendars to confirm closures.
What’s open and closed in New York City and other major cities?
In New York City, all government offices, state agencies, courts, and DMV branches will be closed.
That includes Social Security offices, city courts, and post offices.
However, retail stores, restaurants, and grocery chains will mostly stay open, many offering Veterans Day discounts for military members.
Public transportation, including the MTA subway and bus systems, will run on holiday or reduced schedules.
What remains open on Veterans Day 2025?
Most grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants across the U.S. will remain open.
Large retail chains like Walmart, Target, and Costco are expected to operate as normal, though local hours may vary.
Essential services — including hospitals, urgent care clinics, and gas stations — will continue regular operations.