When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is celebrated every Nov. 11 with parades, ceremonies, concerts, speeches and more events across the United States. The federal holiday is typically observed on the same day every year, but if Nov. 11 falls on a weekend, it is observed on the closest weekday. This year, Veterans Day falls on Tuesday, so it will be observed today, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that originally began as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, honoring all members of the U.S. armed services. It coincides with other holidays around the world, including Remembrance Day, marking the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In 1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed, officially changing the name to Veterans Day to honor all military veterans.
The holiday is sometimes confused with Memorial Day, held in May, which recognizes those who died while in military service, and Armed Forces Day, also observed in May, which honors those currently serving in the U.S. military.
Here’s what’s open and what’s closed for the Veterans Day holiday:
Are banks open for Veterans Day?
No, most banks are closed.
Are schools open?
No. Schools are closed on most federal holidays, including Veterans Day.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?
Yes, the financial and stock markets will be open Tuesday. While the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq typically follow the federal holiday schedule, Columbus Day and Veterans Day are the exceptions when the markets remain open.
Are post offices closed on Veterans Day? Is there mail delivery?
The U.S. Post offices are closed on Veterans Day and no mail will be delivered today.
Are libraries open?
Onondaga County’s central library and all city branches are closed. Suburban branches vary. You can check your branch through the county website.
What about government offices?
City, county, state and federal offices are closed Tuesday.
Do you have to pay parking meters?
Parking at all Syracuse city meters will be free Tuesday.
Are restaurants and stores open? Will shopping malls be on regular hours?
Most restaurants and stores, including Walmart and Target, are open regular hours on Veterans Day. Syracuse’s Destiny USA is open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Will there be trash collection?
City trash pickup and most other municipal and private haulers will be on a regular schedule.
Are buses running at regular times?
Centro buses are operating on a regular weekday service schedule. For more information, call 315-442-3400 or visit Centro’s website.
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