When is Veterans Day 2026: Are US Stock Markets, bond markets open or close on Wednesday, November 11?

When is Veterans Day 2026? That's the question that has been trending as Americans want to know -- is veterans day federal holiday, what's open and what's closed on Veterans Day and whether US stock markets are open or not on that day.

Veterans Day is observed across the US. Americans honor their military veterans in events across the country. Veterans Day parade in New York City is a traditional event. People from around the U.S pay homage to the fallen military veterans of past and recent wars.

When is Veterans Day 2026?


Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11 this year.

Is Veterans Day a Federal Holiday?

There are important dates that are marked as Federal Holidays in the U.S. The list of Federal Holidays includes New Year's Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday in U.S

Veterans Day 2026 - What is Open, What is Closed?

Veterans Day federal holiday on Wednesday, November 11 will affect the release schedule of some major economic, energy and commodities reports from Washington in the latter half of the November 8 week.

Veterans Day is a holiday for the federal government offices, and federal Reserve. It’s also day off for U.S. postal workers and other federal government employees, as well as many schoolchildren. Numerous stores and businesses offer giveaways and discounts.

Are Stock Markets Open on Veterans Day?

US Bond markets are closed on Veterans Day. However, US Stock Market indexes S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Russell 2000 are open on Wednesday, November 11 as Wall Street will trade as scheduled normal trading hours.

Veterans Day History, Significance

Veterans Day holiday began more than a century ago, albeit under a different name, as a celebration of the end of World War I. Over time its name and purpose evolved into a day of recognition for U.S. veterans of all wars as well as those currently serving in uniform.

It began as Armistice Day to celebrate the agreement between the Allied nations and Germany to cease all fighting during World War I that took effect at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918.

The U.S. marked its first Armistice Day under President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. Congress made November 11 an official federal holiday in 1938.

A holiday dedicated to those who fought in what had been known as “the war to end all wars” got a reevaluation after World War II. In 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day, reflecting a broader purpose to honor veterans of all wars.