A member of the Connally High School Stars dance team wears an American flag in her hair during last year's Austin Veterans Day Parade.

A member of the Connally High School Stars dance team wears an American flag in her hair during last year’s Austin Veterans Day Parade.

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Veterans Day is upon us, a day to honor those who have served and those still serving our country. Here’s which institutions and services will remain open and which will close in observance of the holiday.

When is Veterans Day 2025?

Veterans Day is always on Nov. 11, which this year falls on a Tuesday.

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Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?

Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday and also a bank holiday.



Are banks closed on Veterans Day?

Yes, most banks will be closed on Tuesday, including major banks like Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo and Citi. ATMs and online banking services will remain in operation.

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Is school closed on Veterans Day?

Yes, most public and private schools will be closed Tuesday for the federal holiday. The Austin Independent School District is still having classes.

Most colleges and universities also will not have classes, though this varies by institution. Some may host special events to observe Veterans Day. 

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The Stony Point Navy JROTC presents the colors. The Round Rock Veterans Coalition and the City of Round Rock hosted a Veterans Day Celebration at Flag Plaza in Old Settlers Park on November 11th, 2024.

The Stony Point Navy JROTC presents the colors. The Round Rock Veterans Coalition and the City of Round Rock hosted a Veterans Day Celebration at Flag Plaza in Old Settlers Park on November 11th, 2024.

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Are post offices closed on Veterans Day? Will mail be delivered?

Yes, all USPS post offices are closed on the federal holiday. Regular mail will not be delivered on Tuesday. Self-service kiosks may be available at some locations.

Does UPS, FedEx run on Veterans Day?

UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will generally be available on Veterans Day, well as store locations.

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UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations are expected to need one additional business day in transit because of the USPS holiday.

Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is not considered a stock market holiday, according to Yahoo!Finance, so the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ will operate on regular hours. The bond market, however, will be closed.

Is Costco open on Veterans Day? What about Walmart, other stores?

Most Costco and Walmart locations will stay open on Veterans Day, as well as the following stores:

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Kroger
Aldi
Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s
Target
Sam’s Club

What’s open, closed in Austin on Veterans Day?

Austin’s administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day, according to a news release from the City.

The following services will operate as usual or at reduced capacity:

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What resources are available in Austin on Veterans Day?

The City of Austin has identified the following public resources as available to residents on Veterans Day:

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— USA TODAY contributed to this report.