Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, honors Americans who have served in the U.S. military. Formerly known as “Armistice Day,” the holiday was first celebrated nationally in 1919, under the leadership of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. Congress officially recognized it as a federal holiday in 1926.
This year, Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday. Read on to see which companies are in business and some of the deals they are offering to veterans and active military members to thank them for their service.
What stores are open on Veterans Day?
Most major grocery chains are open, including Aldi, Food Lion, Publix, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and Whole Foods.
Walgreens confirmed it would welcome customers back Wednesday. CVS locations will be open, although some stores and pharmacies may have reduced hours, a spokesperson said.
Other retailers are also typically open on Veterans Day, although it’s a good idea to check your local retailer’s hours in advance.
Is Costco open?
The big box store will be open for Veterans Day, according to its holiday schedule.
Is Target open?
Target stores will be open during regular business hours on Wednesday, a company spokesperson confirmed.
Is Walmart open?
Walmart stores will operate their regular hours on Veterans Day, according to a company spokesperson.
Are banks open or closed today?
Major banks such as Bank of America, Chase and TD Bank are closed Wednesday as Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed by the Federal Reserve.
Americans can still go to ATMs and check their account activity online. However, holidays may affect the time it takes to process certain transactions, Bank of America says on its website.
Is the post office open or closed on Veterans Day?
All post offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered on Wednesday due to the federal holiday. Mail and retail services will resume on Thursday, November 12, according to USPS.
Is the stock market open?
The American stock market will be open, with Veterans Day not being one of the holidays observed by the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. The next time the markets will be closed is Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, November 26.
Veterans Day Deals at Retailers, Grocery Stores and Restaurants
Here are some discounts and freebies retailers are offering veterans and active military members on Tuesday. Be prepared to show your military ID.
- Applebee’s: Free full admission for active duty military, veterans, reservists and National Guard members
- The chilies: Free meal for veterans and active military
- Chipotle: Free chips with guacamole, queso blanco or salsa, available with a $5 purchase
- At Dave and Buster’s: “Unlimited Play” all day and/or a free dessert with the purchase of an eligible dish
- IHOP: Free breakfast including two buttermilk pancakes topped with fruit and whipped cream, eggs, hash browns and bacon or pork sausage
- Food lion: 10% off at grocery stores for active duty military and veterans
- Public: 10% discount for veterans, active military and their families
- Shake Hut: Free ShackBurger for Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans
- Starbucks: Free hot or iced coffee for veterans, military spouses and active military personnel. Orders must be placed in person or drive-thru.
- Wendy: Free Quarter Pounder Cheeseburger (Dave’s Single) for Veterans and Active Duty Military
Other offers can be found on the American Legion website.
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