What is closed on Veterans Day 2023? Here's what you need to know about the holiday

Veterans Day is a time to remember all those who served in the U.S. military, past and present.

Banks, post offices, and many businesses everywhere will close their doors on Veterans Day this Friday to honor the millions of people who have served with celebrations held across the country and globe.

What is closed on Veterans Day? What is open?

Federal government offices and courts:Federal courts and non-essential government offices will be closed for Veterans Day, a federal holiday.

Garbage pickup: Some garbage and recycling collection may be delayed on Friday or moved to another weekday in some cities. Check with your local providers.

Local government offices: City and county government offices will be closed.

National Parks: To honor veterans, national parks will remain open and be free to all visitors on Friday.

Restaurants: Most restaurants will be open, and some chains like IHOP, Applebee's, Olive Garden and Starbucks will be offering free meals or treats to veterans and active-duty service members to thank them for their service. See a larger list of deals and free food for veterans and military personnel right here.

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Schools: Some schools, such as Cincinnati Public Schools, will be closed. Check with your local district.

Supermarkets and retail: Most groceries and retail businesses will remain open on Veterans Day. Some stores may have reduced hours.

Are banks open on Veterans Day?

While banks are not required to close on the holidays designated by the U.S. Federal Reserve System, most will be closed on Friday, including branches of Bank of America, the Federal Reserve Bank, TD Bank and Wells Fargo. Any banking business you do online on a holiday will not start processing until the next business day.

Is there mail delivery on Veterans Day?

Post offices are closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery. However, UPS will continue package delivery and store locations will remain open, with possible minor delays for UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations due to the USPS holiday. FedEx will also remain open, with modified service for FedEx Smart Post.

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

The federal holiday on Nov. 11 ties back to the end of World War I and marks when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to end war hostilities. Fighting ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

At the time, Nov. 11, 1918 was regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars,” according to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day to celebrate and observe the end of hostilities with parades, public meetings and a “brief suspension of business beginning."

This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: What is closed for Veterans Day 2023? Here is a list