Are banks open on Veterans Day 2024?

by Junna Base November 11, 2024

Monday, November 11th is Veterans Day.

The annual federal holiday honors and recognizes U.S. veterans who have served their country.

Parades, church services and commemorations are often held to mark the occasion to thank soldiers for their contributions.

The day was first established in 1919 as Armistice Day and was intended to mark the end of the First World War. In 1954, this designation was changed to include all U.S. service members, and the day is now celebrated annually on November 11th.

As one of the 11 official federal holidays, it is a day on which many businesses, government offices and schools are closed.

But what about financial institutions? Are banks open on Veterans Day?

If you plan to stop by your local branch, find out if banks, credit unions, the stock exchange and other financial institutions will be open on Veterans Day.

Are banks open on Veterans Day in 2024?

In 2024, Veterans Day will be observed on Monday, November 11th.

Since it is a federal holiday, most, if not all, bank branches and credit unions will be closed on this holiday, meaning you will need to plan accordingly.

Major banks closing include:

Bank of America
chase
Citibank
Capital one
PNC Bank
Santander bank
TD Bank
Truist
Wells Fargo

While banks are closed on Veterans Day, most stores and restaurants will remain open. In fact, many restaurants offer special dining discounts for veterans in recognition and thanks for their service.

While local bank branches are closed, ATMs remain open, online banking services may be limited or delayed. Bank branches and services will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, November 12th.

Is the stock market closed on Veterans Day 2024?

The exchange will be open on Veterans Day 2024.

How many holidays are there after Veterans Day?

I thought, it’s hard to believe that 2025 will be here in just two months. There are still two nationwide holidays until the end of the year on which banks will remain closed: