Veteran Day 2022 is on Friday, Nov. 11.
The day, set aside to thank all those who served in the U.S. military, traces its roots to the end of World War I when on Nov. 11, 1918, an armistice between the U.S.-led Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of what was then known as Armistice Day. Almost 30 years later, after U.S. soldiers had served in World War II and Korea, Congress voted to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day in honor of all those who served in the military.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday, the ninth of the year. There are two more for 2022 – Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24 and Christmas Day on Dec. 25.
What’s open, what’s closed on Veterans Day 2021?
Federal offices – Closed.
State offices – Closed
County and city offices – Almost all closed
Banks – Closed
U.S. Post Office – Closed. Mail will not run Thursday.
FedEx or UPS – Open, some services may be modified
Schools – Most are closed.
Trash collection- Most will be delayed. Check with your provider.
Financial markets – Both New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are open.
Restaurant and stores – Most all open.
Walmart – Open regular hours
Target – Open regular hours
ABC Stores – Open
National Parks – Open and many are offering free admission for visitors.
