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Veterans Day annually honors active and former U.S. military personnel on November 11, the anniversary of the end of World War I.

This year the holiday falls on Monday, giving many office workers and students a long weekend.

Because it is a federal holiday, many government agencies and banks will be closed. Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day 2024.

Major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Kroger and other supermarket chains are open Monday. Costco will also be open.

Veterans can get freebies and perks at various stores and restaurants on Mondays. For example, veterans and active duty military personnel can get a free medium sub drink, and chips or cookie at Firehouse Subs and a free appetizer and drink from a set menu at California Pizza Kitchen. Texas Roadhouse also provides a free meal to veterans and active military personnel each year.

Be sure to check the opening hours of local shops and restaurants.

Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citibank and TD Bank branches will be closed Monday for the holiday.

The Federal Reserve banks will also be closed.

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq trade on Veterans Day.

UPS will operate normally on Veterans Day. FedEx will also be open as usual, with the exception of modified service for FedEx Express and Ground Economy.

USPS does not ship or deliver mail on Mondays.

Most government agencies – think DMVs and local libraries – will consider Monday a holiday. Make sure you check if your local services are open that day.