Veterans Day on Monday: Most public services are closed for a federal holiday

Monday is Veterans Day, the federal holiday celebrated to honor the military veterans of the country’s armed forces.

The purpose of the holiday is “a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is observed every year on November 11 to commemorate the date of the armistice between the United States and other Allied nations and Germany in World War I.

Many government offices are closed for the holiday. These include Los Angeles Unified and other public schools, local libraries, the California Department of Motor Vehicles, the U.S. Post Office and other city, county, state and federal offices. Many bank branches are also closed for the holidays. However, major stock markets in the United States will be open.