Veterans Day halts regular mail and branch banking across the United States on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, while commercial retailers and equity markets remain open for business. The federal holiday honors military personnel who have served in the nation's armed forces.
President Donald J. Trump issued an official proclamation designating the observance and urging Americans to participate in local patriotic ceremonies.
Core Schedules Across Public and Private Services
- All United States Postal Service post offices are shut, and standard residential mail delivery will not run.
- Commercial bank branches observe the Federal Reserve holiday and remain closed for in-person counter service.
- The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq remain open for regular trading sessions.
- Major retail and grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Costco, welcome customers under normal operating hours.
Mail Delivery and Postal Services
All retail branches of the United States Postal Service are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The agency will not conduct regular home or business deliveries during the holiday. Federal law under 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) designates the legal public holiday honoring the nation's military veterans. Normal window service and routine carrier routes resume on Thursday, November 12.
Banking and Financial Markets
Major consumer financial institutions, including Chase, Bank of America, and TD Bank, have closed their physical branch locations in observance of the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. Automated teller machines and digital banking apps remain fully functional for balance checks and electronic transfers. Account holders should note that the holiday may affect the time required to process certain transactions.
Unlike traditional banks, national stock markets stay open. Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq trade under their ordinary hours on Wednesday. The next scheduled closure for domestic equity exchanges will take place on Thanksgiving, set for Thursday, November 26.
Retail Stores, Supermarkets, and Dining Deals
Commercial supermarkets and mass retailers operate regular shifts on Wednesday. Chains including Target, Walmart, and Costco are open, alongside grocery providers such as Aldi, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Whole Foods. CVS and Walgreens are open, though some specific pharmacies may carry adjusted holiday hours.
Numerous dining chains and supermarkets are offering complimentary food and discounted rates to active-duty personnel and military veterans who present service identification. Applebee's and Chili's provide free full-size meals, Starbucks serves complimentary coffee, and Food Lion and Publix offer 10 percent reductions at grocery checkouts.
Federal Observance and Veteran Initiatives
President Donald J. Trump issued the official Veterans Day proclamation from the White House, calling on officials to display the American flag and participate in local community activities. In the proclamation, President Trump declared: "NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2026, as Veterans Day."
In the proclamation, President Trump highlighted administration initiatives in veterans care, noting that the Department of Veterans Affairs handled a record 3.1 million disability claims this year. President Trump stated that the department cut its claims backlog by over 70 percent and opened 47 new healthcare facilities. Additionally, the administration reported providing housing to nearly 52,000 homeless veterans over the past year, while working toward housing up to 6,000 veterans by 2028 through the National Center for Warrior Independence.
A September executive order directs modernized data coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of War to accelerate veterans' access to employment and disability benefits.
