Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, honors Americans who have served in the U.S. military.
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Formerly known as "Armistice Day," the holiday was celebrated nationally for the first time in 1919 at the direction of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
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Congress officially recognized it as a federal holiday in 1926.
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This year, Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday.
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Read on to see which businesses are operating and some of the deals they are offering veterans and active military members to thank them for their service.
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Most major grocery chains are open, including Aldi, Food Lion, Publix, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe's, Wegmans and Whole Foods.
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Walgreens confirmed that it will welcome customers on Wednesday.
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CVS locations will be open, although some stores and pharmacies may have reduced hours, a spokesperson said.
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Other retailers are also generally open on Veterans Day, although it's a good idea to check your local retailer's hours ahead of time.
Is Costco open?
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The big-box store will be open for Veterans Day, according to its holiday schedule.
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Target stores will be open on Wednesday during regular business hours, a company spokesperson confirmed.
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Walmart stores will operate during their regular hours on Veterans Day, according to a company spokesperson.
Are banks open or closed today?
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Major banks such as Bank of America, Chase and TD Bank are closed on Wednesday, as Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed by the Federal Reserve.
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Americans can still visit ATMs and check online account activity.
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However, the holiday may affect the time it takes to process certain transactions, Bank of America says on its website.
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Is the post office open or closed on Veterans Day?
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All post office locations will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Wednesday due to the federal holiday.
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Mailing and retail services will resume on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the USPS.
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The U.S. stock market will be open, with Veterans Day not among the holidays observed by the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
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The next time markets will be closed is on Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26.
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Veterans Day deals at retailers, grocery stores and restaurants
Here are a few discounts and freebies retailers are offering on Tuesday to veterans and active service members.
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IHOP: Free breakfast meal that includes two buttermilk pancakes topped with fruit and whipped cream, eggs, hash browns, and either bacon or pork sausage links
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Orders must be placed at in-person locations or drive-thrus.
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- Wendy's: A free quarter-pound cheeseburger (Dave's Single) for veterans and active-duty military
More deals can be found on the American Legion's website.
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