US veterans celebrate 81 years since D-Day in France
“Eighty-one years later, we’re still free.” American veterans gather in France to commemorate 81 years since D-Day, the Allied amphibious assault on Nazi Germany.
Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and restaurants, grocery stores, and retail stores will generally be open, but banks and post offices will not be open.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the origins of Veterans Day, a federal holiday, date back to November 11, 1918, when the Suspension of Hostilities, or armistice, between the Allies and Germany went into effect at 11 a.m. on November 11.
“November 11, 1918 is therefore generally regarded as the end of the ‘war to end all wars,'” according to the agency’s website. Veterans Day is still observed on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week.
The purpose of the day is “a celebration honoring America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and service and sacrifice for the common good,” the Department of Veterans Affairs says on its website.
Here’s what you need to know about banks, post offices, and delivery services, and whether they’re open on Veterans Day.
Will the post office be open on Veterans Day? Will my mail be delivered?
No, as Veterans Day is a federal holiday, the post office will be closed and no mail will be delivered.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
Branches of banks including Bank of America, Trust, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Citibank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.
Are delivery services like UPS and FedEx open on Veterans Day?
UPS pickup and delivery services will be available starting Tuesday, November 11th, but UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will require an additional business day of transit time due to USPS federal holidays. UPS Store locations will also be open.
FedEx pickup and delivery services will also be available on Tuesday, and FedEx offices will be open.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
