Veterans Day 2026: Store Hours, Bank Closures, and Military Discounts
Discover which stores are open or closed for Veterans Day 2026. Find holiday hours, bank closure info, and exclusive military discounts here.
POLICY WIRE — United States — Observed every year on November 11, Veterans Day pays tribute to the individuals who have served within the United States military forces. Originally referred to as Armistice Day, the holiday saw its first national celebration in 1919 following a directive from President Woodrow Wilson, and it was later officially designated as a federal holiday by Congress in 1926.
In 2026, the holiday falls on a Wednesday. While many businesses remain operational, several are providing special promotions and discounts for active-duty personnel and veterans to show their appreciation.
The grocery sector remains largely accessible to shoppers today. Major chains such as Aldi, Food Lion, Publix, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and Whole Foods are all scheduled to open.
For pharmacy needs, Walgreens has confirmed its doors will be open this Wednesday. CVS is also operating, though a spokesperson noted that specific locations or pharmacies might function on a shortened schedule.
Major retailers are generally expected to stay open, though consumers are encouraged to verify specific hours with local branches before traveling. Target and Walmart have both confirmed that their stores will maintain their regular business hours. Costco is also set to be open according to its official holiday operating calendar.
Financial institutions, including Bank of America, Chase, and TD Bank, will be closed today because the Federal Reserve observes Veterans Day as a federal holiday.
Customers can still access ATMs or monitor their accounts online. However, Bank of America has cautioned on its website that the holiday could delay the processing of certain transactions.
The USPS has closed all post office locations today, meaning no mail delivery will occur on Wednesday. Retail services and mailing operations are set to return on Thursday, Nov. 12.
The U.S. stock markets will remain active, as the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq do not observe Veterans Day as a holiday. The next scheduled market closure will occur on Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26.
Veterans and active service members should bring their military identification to advantage of various discounts and freebies offered today. Additional information regarding these offers is available through the American Legion’s website.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
