When is Veterans Day 2026? Are post offices, USPS, UPS and FedEx open or closed? Is there mail delivery?

Veterans Day 2026 will be observed across the United States on Wednesday, November 11, with federal offices and several public services shutting down for the national holiday. As Americans prepare to mark the occasion, many people may be wondering whether they will receive their regular mail, whether post offices will remain open and if major delivery companies such as UPS and FedEx will operate as usual.

The holiday is observed every year on November 11 to honour military veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces. While government offices and certain businesses close for the day, private companies can decide their own holiday schedules. This means delivery services may not follow the same operating arrangements.

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When is Veterans Day 2026? Is it a federal holiday?

Veterans Day will fall on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It is a federal holiday in the United States, observed annually on November 11 regardless of the day of the week.

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The holiday honours all American military veterans, including those who served during wartime and peacetime. It is different from Memorial Day, which specifically remembers military personnel who died while serving their country.

Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, federal government offices, including post offices, will be closed on November 11. However, not every private business, retailer or service provider is required to shut down.

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Is there mail delivery on Veterans Day 2026?

No. There will be no regular USPS mail delivery on Wednesday, November 11, because the United States Postal Service will observe Veterans Day as a federal holiday.

USPS has confirmed that its post offices will be closed on November 11, and regular mail delivery and retail services will be suspended for the day. Customers should not expect their usual letters, packages or other standard mail services to operate as they would on a normal Wednesday.

Regular mail delivery and post office operations are expected to resume on Thursday, November 12. However, customers can continue to access certain online USPS services during the holiday, including package tracking and shipping-related services.

Is UPS delivering on Veterans Day 2026?

Yes. UPS will continue its regular pickup and delivery services on Wednesday, November 11. The company's retail locations, including The UPS Store, will also remain open.

However, there is one exception. UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries may take an additional business day because of the federal holiday observed by USPS. Customers expecting packages through these services should account for the possible delay.

Is FedEx open on Veterans Day 2026?

Yes, but FedEx will operate on a modified service schedule on November 11.

According to the company's 2026 holiday operations schedule, FedEx will offer modified services, which may include early on-call pickups and changes to drop-box pickup schedules in some areas. Some drop boxes may also be closed.

However, FedEx Office locations, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Logistics will remain open. Customers are advised to check with their local FedEx location for specific operating hours and pickup arrangements.

Are banks open on Veterans Day 2026?

No, most major banks in the United States will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, as Veterans Day is a Federal Reserve holiday. Customers may not be able to access regular in-person banking services at branch locations.

However, online banking, mobile banking applications and ATMs will generally remain accessible. Customers can use these services to check account balances, transfer money and carry out other routine transactions.

Some financial transactions, including certain transfers and payments, may take longer to process because of the holiday.

What else is open and closed on Veterans Day 2026?

Veterans Day is a federal holiday, but businesses and institutions follow different schedules. Here is what Americans can generally expect on November 11:

• Federal government offices: Closed.
• Post offices: Closed, with no regular USPS mail delivery.
• Banks: Most major bank branches closed.
• UPS: Regular pickup and delivery services available.
• FedEx: Modified service schedule.
• Stock markets: NYSE and Nasdaq remain open.
• Retail stores and supermarkets: Most major retailers and grocery stores remain open.
• Schools: Closures depend on individual school districts and local authorities.

Customers should check with individual businesses, schools and service providers before making plans for the holiday. Unlike Memorial Day, which honours those who died while serving in the military, Veterans Day recognises all military veterans, both living and deceased.