Veterans Day 2025 (Tuesday, November 11) is a federal holiday in the U.S., so many government services close, but most retail and restaurants stay open. What is closed can vary locally, but there are some consistent nationwide patterns.

Key closures on Veterans Day 2025

  • Federal government offices (non‑essential agencies, many administrative offices) are closed because Veterans Day is one of the 11 federal holidays.
  • U.S. post offices (USPS) are closed, and regular mail delivery is paused for the day.
  • Most banks and credit unions close their physical branches, though ATMs and online banking still work normally.
  • DMV and many local government offices (like county clerk, some city offices) are typically closed, since most states treat Veterans Day as a state holiday.
  • Public libraries in many areas close for the holiday, especially those run by cities or counties that observe federal holidays.
  • Courts (federal and many state/local courts) usually do not hold regular sessions and are listed as closed.
  • Some public schools close, though many districts now remain open or hold special programs instead, so it depends on the local school system.
  • U.S. bond markets close, even though stock markets like the NYSE and Nasdaq stay open.

What usually stays open

  • Most grocery stores and big-box retailers (Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, etc.) are open, often with normal or slightly reduced hours.
  • Restaurants and fast-food chains are open and frequently run special deals or free/discounted meals for veterans and active-duty service members.
  • UPS, FedEx, and Amazon deliveries generally still operate, sometimes on modified schedules.
  • U.S. stock markets (NYSE, Nasdaq) are open for regular trading hours, even though other financial services may pause.

Simple rule of thumb

  • Government-run things (federal offices, USPS, many DMVs, courts, libraries) → usually closed.
  • Private businesses (stores, malls, many restaurants, gas stations) → usually open , but hours can vary by location.
  • Schools → check your local district calendar because some close and others stay open with observances.

Always check locally : city/county websites, your bank’s site, school district calendar, or store locator will give the exact Veterans Day 2025 hours for your area.

TL;DR: On Veterans Day 2025, expect most federal, postal, banking, DMV, and many court services to be closed, while most stores, restaurants, and package carriers keep operating, sometimes with special offers for veterans.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.