Hoosiers who need to mail a letter, visit their bank or those who have business at the BMV might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who served in the United States military.
Some businesses and other services across Indiana will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Here’s what Hoosiers should know.
When is Veterans Day 2025?
Veterans Day this year falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
No, it’s a federal holiday, so branches of Bank of America, Truist, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo and many other banks will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Is the post office open on Veterans Day? Will mail be delivered?
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.
Is the BMV in Indiana open or closed on Veterans Day?
All branches of Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles 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 what holidays the BMV is closed on its official website.
Will trash pickup be affected on Veterans Day in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Trash pickup should remain normal for residents of Marion County, Indiana, around the Indianapolis area. The next holiday to affect trash pickup is Thanksgiving.
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.
Are restaurants open on Veterans Day 2025 today near me?
Many of your favorite restaurants and businesses (Applebee’s, Bob Evans, Dave & Buster’s, Starbucks, etc.) are offering Veterans Day specials.
Are grocery stores open on Veterans Day 2025 today near me?
Yes, Indiana grocery stores including Kroger and Meijer should be operating normal business hours Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Are retail stores open on Veterans Day 2025 today near me?
Yes, retail outlets including Target and Walmart haven’t changed their hours for Veterans Day. Like any day, you can check their times online.
Is Veterans Day on the same day each year?
Veterans Day happens each year on Nov. 11. The federal holiday traces back to the end of World War I. An armistice between the Allied nations and Germany began officially on Nov. 11, 1918 — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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.
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