What's open and closed on Wednesday, Veterans Day
The United States Post Office in Patchogue, like those nationwide, will be closed Wednesday, Veterans Day. Credit: Barry Sloan
On Wednesday, Americans will mark Veterans Day in honor of those who served the nation's armed forces.
The commemoration that dates back to World War I became a federal holiday in 1954.
Here’s what to know what’s open and closed tomorrow:
Post Office
Like all non-essential federal offices, the United States Postal Service will not deliver mail or open post offices on Veterans Day.
Banks
Banks, which operate on the Federal Reserve Bank holiday schedule, will close their branches on Wednesday.
Trading
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will open for business at 9:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. as usual.
Education
Public schools will close for the holiday. Most colleges will hold classes as usual.
Transportation
The Long Island Rail Road will operate its regular weekday schedule on Veterans Day. Suffolk County Transit and Nassau County NICE buses will also operate on a normal weekday schedule.
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