WASHINGTON, November 11, 2025: Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, brings a range of closures and service adjustments across the country today. Federal offices, banks, and postal services are observing the holiday, while some private-sector operations remain open with limited changes. All United States Postal Service (USPS) locations are closed for Veterans Day.
Regular mail delivery, retail counter service, and package pickups are suspended for the day. The only exception is Priority Mail Express, which continues to operate as scheduled. Customers will be able to access self-service kiosks in select postal lobbies, though outgoing mail collected there will not be processed until the next business day. Most banks and credit unions are closed in observance of the federal holiday. Major institutions, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, and Capital One, have suspended in-person services.
Customers can still access accounts, perform transfers, and make deposits through ATMs or mobile banking platforms. While bank branches are closed, online services and automated teller machines will remain operational throughout the day. The Federal Reserve System is observing the holiday as well, meaning no wire transfers or direct deposits initiated today will be processed until Wednesday. However, trading on Wall Street continues, as both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq remain open on their regular schedules.
UPS and FedEx maintain regular delivery operations
The bond market, by contrast, is closed in alignment with the Federal Reserve’s holiday calendar. Private carriers, including United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx, are operating under normal schedules. UPS is maintaining regular pickup and delivery services, although shipments handled through its USPS-partnered services, such as UPS SurePost and Mail Innovations, could face a one-day delay due to the postal holiday. FedEx Corporation continues to provide deliveries across its Express, Ground, and Home Delivery networks. FedEx Office locations are also open, offering full printing and shipping services.
Government offices at the federal, state, and many local levels are closed. This includes administrative agencies, courts, and the Department of Motor Vehicles in most states. Schools and public libraries may also be closed, depending on local district policies. Essential public safety services, such as police, fire departments, and emergency medical response, continue normal operations.
Retail stores open with discounts for veterans
Retailers and grocery stores are largely open on Veterans Day, with many extending special hours or offering discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel. National chains, including Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Kroger, are operating regular business hours. Most restaurants and cafes are also open, though some independently owned businesses may operate on reduced schedules.
Public transportation systems in major metropolitan areas, such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are running on modified or weekend schedules. Riders are advised to check for service updates or holiday timetables before traveling. Trash collection and municipal utility services in some cities are also delayed by one day. Veterans Day, first observed as Armistice Day in 1919 to mark the end of World War I, became a national holiday in 1938. In 1954, it was renamed to honor all U.S. military veterans.
The federal observance takes place annually on November 11, regardless of which day of the week it falls on. As the nation commemorates the service and sacrifice of veterans, Americans are reminded that while essential financial and government operations pause for the day, most consumer and shipping services continue largely unaffected. Normal business operations for banks, post offices, and government offices will resume on Wednesday, November 12. – By Content Syndication Services.