Monday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It's a day to honor all Americans who have served in the United States armed forces.
Why is the holiday is observed on Nov. 11? During World War I, an armistice signed between the Allied powers and Germany occurred on Nov. 11, 1918, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Who gets a day off on Veterans Day? What's open, and what's closed? Here's what to know.
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According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal offices will be closed, and federal workers will have a paid day off.
According to the U.S. Postal Service, post offices will be closed on Monday, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages on Monday.
However, other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, will be operating.
No, federal banks and their branches will be closed, as banks follow the federal holiday schedule as well.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
Columbus' city website and Cincinnati's government web page both provide a trash and recycling calendar showing Veterans Day as a holiday. Upcoming holidays include Thanksgiving (Nov. 28), Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Akron garbage pickup will happen, but check your local service for your holiday schedule on Veteran's Day. Likewise, the Canton government website also lists Veterans Day as a normal pickup day,
School closings vary by state and school district. Check your local school district's website for school closures.
Most businesses and retailers will remain open, but some may have modified hours, so contact your local store to check its hours.