Veterans Day falls on November 11th, a day that honors U.S. veterans of all wars as well as those currently serving in uniform. The holiday has its roots in the end of World War I, when it was initially known as Armistice Day to commemorate the agreement between Allied nations and Germany to cease fighting at 11 am on November 11, 1918.
Over time, the name and purpose of the holiday have evolved, but its core message remains unchanged. This year, many Veterans Day celebrations have been cancelled due to the ongoing government shutdown, with some public schools opting to close in solidarity with federal employees who are not receiving pay during the closure.
On this day, government offices, post offices, and courts are closed, while U.S. stock markets remain open for trading as usual. However, many banks will be closed, although some bond markets may continue to operate. Retailers such as Walmart, Home Depot, and Target will be open, with many offering promotional sales to attract customers.
Travel plans may also be affected by the government shutdown, which has already led to the cancellation of over 4,300 flights in the United States. Airlines have been working to adjust schedules, but it's likely that disruptions will persist for several days even after the government reopens.
The Senate took a step towards ending the shutdown on Sunday, but final passage may take time, and experts warn that flight schedules won't return to normal anytime soon.
In summary, while some businesses are open, many others have been affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Veterans and their families can expect a mixed bag of closures and disruptions on this holiday.
Over time, the name and purpose of the holiday have evolved, but its core message remains unchanged. This year, many Veterans Day celebrations have been cancelled due to the ongoing government shutdown, with some public schools opting to close in solidarity with federal employees who are not receiving pay during the closure.
On this day, government offices, post offices, and courts are closed, while U.S. stock markets remain open for trading as usual. However, many banks will be closed, although some bond markets may continue to operate. Retailers such as Walmart, Home Depot, and Target will be open, with many offering promotional sales to attract customers.
Travel plans may also be affected by the government shutdown, which has already led to the cancellation of over 4,300 flights in the United States. Airlines have been working to adjust schedules, but it's likely that disruptions will persist for several days even after the government reopens.
The Senate took a step towards ending the shutdown on Sunday, but final passage may take time, and experts warn that flight schedules won't return to normal anytime soon.
In summary, while some businesses are open, many others have been affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Veterans and their families can expect a mixed bag of closures and disruptions on this holiday.
? I mean, I get that some people are still trying to fight for what they believe in, but can't they see how it's affecting the rest of us? Like, I was planning on shopping at Walmart today and now they're closed too... thanks a lot, politicians 
. And don't even get me started on travel plans... 4,300 flights cancelled already? Are we gonna be stuck in this limbo forever? It's just so frustrating 
. I guess what I'm trying to say is that Veterans Day should just be one day a year where we can all just forget about our problems and honor our veterans in peace, but no... it's gotta be tied to some big government mess 
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i mean whats with these government shutdowns? its like theyre playing politics instead of getting things done 
anyway, it sucks that veterans day celebrations are being cancelled due to the shutdown... shouldnt we be honoring our heroes instead of letting bureaucracy get in the way 
and honestly, who needs a government shutdown on a day when people can just shop 'til they drop at walmart or home depot lol just kidding, sorta 
at least some ppl r thinkin ahead & closin schools n stuff to show solidarity 
anyway, i hope we can resolve this soon n get back 2 normalcy 
... like just leave it to the veterans and let them remember their fellow soldiers without all these gov't headaches. also, what's with the bank thingy? some are closed, others open... can't they just make up their minds? 
️ ugh... and on vets day? really? shouldn't we be supporting our heroes more than ever? 
. I mean, can't we just give them a break? 
It's not like they're the ones causing the problems. And what's with all these cancelled flights and closed schools? It's just gonna be another day where people are stuck at home, trying to figure out their schedules... anyway, I hope things get sorted out soon 
. It's crazy how some businesses r still operational while gov't offices & schools r closed 
. And, of course, our brave veterans & their fams deserve all the appreciation & support 
#VeteransDay #GovernmentShutdown #RetailThrivs
Ugh, can't believe they're cancelling Vets Day events due to some lame gov't shutdown drama... like, what's the diff if the gov't shuts down? People still gotta show respect for our heroes, you know? 
just great, just what we need more travel stress during a holiday 
i feel bad for ppl who have to work on a holiday tho... isn't it cool how veterans day has its roots in world war 1 tho? my grandpa was born like a week after armistice day did that even happen? 
. i'm kinda disappointed that some schools are closing because of the shutdown 
. can't they just make an exception? 
. Some schools are closing down with their teachers, while others are still open... and what's up with some businesses being closed, yet others making deals? It's all just so confusing