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What stores are open and closed for Veterans Day 2026? Here's what to know for today's holiday
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, honors U.S. military service members and was first nationally celebrated in 1919, becoming a federal holiday in 1926.
- Most major grocery stores and retailers, including Aldi, Publix, Walgreens, Costco, Target, and Walmart, will be open on Veterans Day, while major banks and post offices will be closed.
- The U.S. stock market will remain open on Veterans Day, as it is not a holiday observed by the NYSE or Nasdaq.
- Numerous restaurants and retailers are offering Veterans Day deals and discounts to veterans and active military members, including free meals at Applebee's, Chili's, IHOP, and Shake Shack, as well as discounts at Food Lion and Publix.
- Veterans and active military members should bring military identification to take advantage of these offers, and some businesses may have adjusted hours or specific conditions for the deals.
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