Are banks, post offices open on Veterans Day? What to know

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Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on November 11 to honor the nation's veterans.

Post offices and most banks are closed for the holiday, with no regular mail delivery.

UPS and FedEx services remain operational, though some deliveries may be delayed.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Americans everywhere will honor the nation's veterans.

, and retail shops are open for Veterans Day, which is a federal holiday, but . Most, schools are closed in Florida today. All courthouses and federal buildings are closed, as are non-essential state offices.

The purpose of the day, held on Nov. 11 — the day in 1918 when the Allied nations and Germany ended hostilities in the first World War — is to be a "celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, an