Are stores open on Veterans Day 2026? Holiday hours for banks, stock markets, USPS, Walmart, Costco, and more

Since America’s creation 250 years ago, countless brave individuals have been willing to fight for it. Every November 11, the United States honors its veterans. This year, the observance falls on a Wednesday, which is a little confusing. Here’s the rundown of why many get a day off in the middle of the week and what you can expect to be opened and closed for it. Why isn’t Veterans Day always on a Monday? Veterans Day is always on November 11 because of its links to World War I. The “Gr...