MW Is the stock market open on Veterans Day? Will the post office deliver mail?

By Charles Passy

The Nov. 11 holiday, which honors those who have served in the military, dates back to the end of World War I

It's time to remember our veterans.

Veterans Day is on Monday, Nov. 11. The U.S. holiday was originally called Armistice Day, because it commemorated the date and time - Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. - of the signing of the cease-fire that ended World War I. In 1919, on the first anniversary of the armistice, President Woodrow Wilson said the day "will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service." According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, it was to be "a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11 a.m."

Veterans Day is now a federal holiday that honors all military veterans.

It is also a day marked by many closures. Here are details about what to expect on Veterans Day.

Financial markets

The two major stock markets - the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq - will be open, but bond markets are closed.

Mail and packages

The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail on Veterans Day. UPS $(UPS)$ and FedEx $(FDX)$ will offer many of their regular services, but customers should expect some modifications.

Banks

Most banks are closed. That includes branches of Bank of America $(BAC.SI)$, Chase Bank $(JPM)$, Capital One $(COF)$, TD Bank $(TD)$ and Wells Fargo $(WFC)$.

Government offices

Since Veterans Day is a federal holiday, all non-essential federal government offices are closed. It is also a state holiday in nearly every state, according to the Office Holidays website.

National parks - many of which have direct connections to U.S. military history - will stay open and will even be free for visitors on Veterans Day.

Schools

Most schools close on Veterans Day, but it's best to check with your local school district.

Stores and restaurants

Stores and restaurants generally remain open on Veterans Day, with some chains offering free meals or discounts for active-duty military personnel and veterans in appreciation of their service.

-Charles Passy

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