Today is Veterans Day, a holiday created to honor the men and women who served in the United States military.
Will any services be closed in Illinois? Here’s what we know.
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday listed on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. There are two more federal holidays left in the year — Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Is there mail on Veterans Day? Is the post office open?
All U.S. post offices will be closed on Veterans Day, and mail will not be delivered.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Veterans Day?
UPS pickup and delivery services will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 11, however, UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will require one additional business day’s time in transit due to the federal holiday.
UPS Store locations also will be open.
FedEx will be open Tuesday. Pickup and delivery will be available, and FedEx Office locations will be open for Veterans Day.
Are schools closed on Veterans Day?
Yes, most public and private schools are closed on Veterans Day since it’s a federal holiday. This includes all Chicago Public Schools.
You should still check your local school’s academic calendar to make sure.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
No, it’s a federal holiday, so branches of Bank of America, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo and many other banks will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Is there garbage pickup on Veterans Day in Illinois?
Trash pickup schedules depend on your location in the state.
For example, certain areas in Chicago will not have trash pickup on Veterans Day, meaning the schedule will be delayed by one day. But pickup will be unaffected by the holiday in Springfield.
Is the Illinois Secretary of State open on Veterans Day?
All of Illinois’ Secretary of State facilities are closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours Wednesday, Nov. 12.
You can see a full list of Secretary of State holidays on its official website.
Are grocery stores open on Veterans Day?
Yes, Illinois grocery stores including Jewel Osco and Meijer should be operating normal business hours Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Are retail stores open on Veterans Day?
Yes, retail outlets including Target and Walmart haven’t changed their hours for Veterans Day. Like any day, you can check their times online.
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Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?
Yes, while the day is a federal holiday, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be open during their regular hours Tuesday, Nov. 11, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
Veterans Day deals, military discounts in Illinois
Find a list of freebies and deals across Illinois here.
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?
On Veterans Day, the U.S. honors its veterans for their “patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” the V.A. said on its official website explaining the annual observance.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: It’s Veterans Day. Will post offices, banks, schools be open in Illinois?
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall and John Tufts, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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