Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?

Veterans Day is approaching, meaning Americans will see changes in bank hours and mail delivery next week.

No matter the day of the week, November 11 is observed as a federal holiday each year to mark the day in 1918 when troops stopped fighting in World War I.

Originally called Armistice Day when Congress declared the holiday in 1938, Veterans Day honors all veterans, both living and dead, who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Government offices, banks and post offices across the country are closed on the holiday, which falls on a Wednesday this year. Depending on the location, many public and private schools stay open, while some restaurants and stores offer deals and discounts for veterans.

Veterans Day is one of 11 federal holidays observed this year.

Find the full list of 2026 federal holidays below:

New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Monday, January 19

Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16

Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19

Independence Day: Saturday, July 4

Labor Day: Monday, September 7

Indigenous Peoples’ Day (also observed as Columbus Day): Monday, October 12

Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26

Christmas Day: Friday, December 25

Other important days to note:

Valentine’s Day: Saturday, February 14

St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday, March 17

April Fools’ Day: Wednesday, April 1

First Day of Passover: Wednesday, April 1

Good Friday: Friday, April 3

Easter: Sunday, April 5

Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 10

Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21

Halloween: Saturday, October 31

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3

First Day of Hanukkah: Friday, December 4

Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24

New Year’s Eve: Thursday, December 31