WASHINGTON — Veterans Day, the annual celebration honoring those who have served in the U.S. military, is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

The federal holiday is observed on Nov. 11, though many businesses are still open for their usual hours.

While businesses may operate with regular hours, there are some government agencies that will be impacted by the holiday. The longest federal government shutdown on record is also curtailing and outright canceling some parades, ceremonies and other events across the U.S. that are normally held to mark Veterans Day. Here's what to know.

As is usually the case for federal holidays , the U.S. Postal Service will take a break from delivering mail Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day this year. Post offices across the U.S. will be closed for

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