What’s Open and Closed on Veterans Day 2024: Your Complete Guide

Veterans Day 2024 is here, and with it comes changes to operating hours for various businesses and services. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

Banks

Most major banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PNC, will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.

Post Office

Post offices will be closed, and no mail will be delivered on Veterans Day.

UPS and FedEx

Both UPS and FedEx will continue pickup and delivery services, though UPS SurePost and Mail Innovations will experience delays due to USPS closures. UPS Store locations will remain open, as will FedEx Office locations.

BMV

Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed, so make sure to take care of any BMV-related tasks before or after the holiday.

Stock Market

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will remain open, continuing normal operations for the day. However, bond markets will be closed.

Trash Pickup

In Indianapolis, trash pickup will proceed as usual, with no delays. The next holiday impacting trash collection is Thanksgiving.

Restaurants

Veterans Day brings several restaurant specials, with chains like Applebee’s, Starbucks, and Bob Evans offering meals and discounts. Be sure to check individual locations for specific deals.

Retail Stores

Stores such as Target and Walmart will remain open, so you can go shopping as usual. Grocery stores like Kroger and Meijer will also operate during their standard hours.

Conclusion

While many businesses close on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served in the military, most retail stores and grocery locations will remain open, making it easy to run errands. For services like the post office, BMV, or banking, be sure to plan ahead to avoid any disruptions.