Several major retailers including Target, TJ Maxx, Lowe’s, Publix, and more will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 31st, in observance of the Christian holiday. The date of Easter varies each year and is determined by the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon following the spring equinox. This year, Easter falls on March 31st, and many retailers will be closed to observe the holiday.
Veterans Day is officially celebrated on November 11th each year, with a national memorial ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery. In 2023, since November 11th falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday will be observed on the previous day, Friday, November 10th. Government offices and federal institutions will be closed, and it is a day off for federal employees. Veterans Day originated from the end of World War I and was initially known as Armistice Day. It became a federal holiday in 1938 and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor veterans of all wars and conflicts.
On Veterans Day, which falls on Saturday, November 11th, government workers observed the holiday on Friday, November 10th. While some commercial banks may remain open for financial transactions, branches are likely to be closed. Chase and Wells Fargo have announced branch closures, while Bank of America and Citi Bank have not provided information on their branch status. It is advisable to call ahead or visit local branches before making any trips on Saturday.
On Veterans Day 2023, which falls on a Saturday, some will observe the holiday on Friday, November 10. Federal Reserve banks will be open on Friday, but the Board of Governors will not be working. Banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase will operate on Friday and close on Saturday. UPS will operate as usual on Saturday, while FedEx will have modified service on Friday and close certain services on Saturday. The United States Postal Service will close post offices on Saturday. Most government institutions will treat Friday like a holiday, and major retailers will be open both Friday and Saturday.
Many government offices and institutions will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day, which falls on Saturday, November 11. However, some banks, FedEx/UPS services, schools, restaurants, and stores will remain open. Trash collection may be delayed, and the financial markets will be open. Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors all those who have served in the U.S. military.
Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, is a federal holiday in the United States that honors all veterans who have served in any wars. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor veterans of all American wars. Federal employees will observe the holiday on the previous day if it falls on a weekend, and many schools and companies also close in observance. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day, which is observed in May and specifically honors those who have died while serving.
Veterans Day, which is traditionally observed on November 11th, will be observed on Friday, November 10th in 2023 since the 11th falls on a Saturday. This federal holiday honors the service of American veterans and includes a national memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Government offices and federal institutions will be closed, and entrance fees at national parks will be waived on Saturday, November 11th. The origins of Veterans Day can be traced back to the end of World War I, and it was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1938.
Daylight saving time has ended for 2023, and next year it will begin on March 10, 2024, at 2 a.m. local time. Efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have stalled in Congress, and not all states and U.S. territories observe it. Hawaii, Arizona (except the Navajo Nation), American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands do not participate in daylight saving time.
The US stock markets, including the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, will close early at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, July 3, and remain closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The US bond market will also close early at 2 p.m. ET on Monday and remain closed on Tuesday.
Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrated on June 19, will see closures of banks, government offices, and the stock market. While some small businesses may be closed, major retailers and grocery stores are unlikely to shut down. Private businesses such as Zillow, Nike, and Lyft are giving workers the day off, while Google and Amazon are only encouraging workers to avoid meetings. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free in Galveston, Texas.
The Code of Support Foundation suggests wishing someone a meaningful Memorial Day rather than a happy one, or encouraging loved ones to help remember those who have served. Military and veteran groups also ask that the community observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. Monday with a minute of silence. Memorial Day is not a holiday to be celebrated, rather an occasion to pause, reflect, and remember those who gave their lives in the service.
