Most stores open on Veterans Day with some offering discounts to veterans

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11 to honor U.S. military service members, falls on a Wednesday in 2026, CBS News reported. The holiday was first nationally recognized in 1919 and became a federal holiday in 1926.

Most major grocery chains including Aldi, Food Lion, Publix, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Whole Foods will be open on Veterans Day. Drugstores Walgreens and CVS will also operate, although some CVS locations may have reduced hours.

Big-box retailers such as Target and Walmart will be open during regular business hours, according to company spokespeople. However, it is advised to check local store hours ahead of time as some retailers may vary.

Major banks like Bank of America, Chase, and TD Bank will be closed as Veterans Day is observed by the Federal Reserve. Customers can still access ATMs and online banking, but transaction processing times may be affected.

All U.S. Postal Service locations will be closed, and there will be no mail delivery on Veterans Day. Services will resume on Thursday, November 12. The U.S. stock market will remain open, with the next closure scheduled for Thanksgiving.

Several retailers are offering discounts and freebies to veterans and active military members as a thank you for their service, CBS News noted.