Veterans Day celebrations will take place across California on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the federal holiday.
Here’s everything you need to know about when and why the holiday is celebrated, as well as what offices, stores, etc. will be closed on the holiday.
Is Veterans Day always on November 11th?
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Day celebration goes back to Nov. 11, 1918, when “temporary cessation of hostilities,” or an armistice, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, USA TODAY reported.
“For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars,” according to the government agency’s website. “Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.”
U.S. Postal Service trucks are parked at a California post office in August 2024. The U.S. Postal Service aims to save around $3 billion each year starting in 2025 with an adjustment in certain mail delivery times and an increased focus on regional hubs.
Are the markets closed on Veterans Day?
Tuesday, Nov. 11 will be a regular business day for United States stock markets, as markets will not close in observance of Veterans Day. The U.S. bond market, however, will be closed, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
Does USPS work on Veterans Day?
All U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
According to the USPS, Priority Mail Express will be the only mail delivered on the federal holiday. Regular mail and its retail services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
“On this important day we honor the military veterans who have served our nation,” said Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner in a USPS news release. “The Postal Service is proud to be one of the largest civilian employers of America’s veterans. Their dedication, discipline and commitment to service enrich our organization and strengthen our connection to the communities we serve.”
More than 2,600 self-service kiosks will be available in select Post Office lobbies nationwide on Tuesday.
The kiosks include postage printing for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and international shipping, stamp purchases, weigh and mail packages, and package tracking information.
“Many self-service kiosks are available 24/7, offering customers flexibility and convenience even when Post Offices are closed for the holiday,” the U.S. Postal Service said.
FILE PHOTO: A customer uses an ATM at a Bank of America branch in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 11, 2017.
Is Wells Fargo open on Veterans Day?
Many banks will be closed in the Golden State in observance of the holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11. These include Bank of America branches, Capital One, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, among other banks, USA TODAY reported.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: A pedestrian walks by a parked FedEx delivery truck on March 21, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
Is UPS closed on Veterans Day?
According to UPS, pickup and delivery services will be available on Veterans Day. However, there will be an additional business days’ for UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries due to the USPS holiday.
“The UPS Store locations are open,” the company states on its website.
FedEx will be delivering on Veterans Day on a “modified service.” FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical, and FedEx Logistics will remain open.
This story includes previous reporting by USA TODAY.
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