US announces federal holiday schedule for 2024

independent.co.uk — November 10, 2024 at 09:01 PM UTC

The U.S. will observe Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024. This holiday honors all military personnel and is recognized annually on the same date, marking the end of World War I in 1918. The full list of federal holidays in 2024 includes New Year’s Day on January 1, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15, Presidents’ Day on February 19, and Memorial Day on May 27, among others. Other notable dates include Thanksgiving on November 28 and Christmas on December 25. Private businesses are not required to observe these holidays.

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US honors Veterans Day with ceremonies and parades across the country (baltimoresun.com)
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US honors Veterans Day with ceremonies and parades nationwide (courant.com)
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US honors military veterans on Veterans Day with ceremonies and parades (news.yahoo.com)
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Veterans Day honors U.S. veterans with stories of service and sacrifice (wcvb.com)
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U.S. Postal Service to close for Veterans Day on November 11 (9news.com)
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US Postal Service closes for Veterans Day on November 11 (wfaa.com)
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Veterans Day highlights stories of service and sacrifice from American veterans (kcra.com)
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Veterans Day honors military service and sacrifices on November 11 (hollywoodlife.com)
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U.S. post offices close for Veterans Day on November 11 (hollywoodlife.com)
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USPS closes all locations for Veterans Day affecting mail delivery (thesun.co.uk)
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Veterans Day honors military service on November 11, marking the end of World War I (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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US observes Veterans Day to honor military veterans (ndtv.com)
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Veterans Day 2024: What’s open and closed across the U.S (fastcompany.com)
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Americans honor veterans on Veterans Day with ceremonies and events (dailycamera.com)
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Veterans Day 2024: Government offices closed while retail stores remain open (masslive.com)
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Most banks close for Veterans Day while ATMs remain accessible (cbsnews.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, marking end of fighting (bostonherald.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending four years of conflict (nydailynews.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending four years of conflict (courant.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending four years of conflict (mcall.com)
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Veterans Day 2024: What’s open and closed across the U.S. today (syracuse.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending four years of conflict (mercurynews.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending four years of conflict (sun-sentinel.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, marking end of conflict (denverpost.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending four years of conflict (orlandosentinel.com)
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World War I armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending four years of conflict (twincities.com)
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Post offices close for Veterans Day while FedEx and UPS maintain limited services (newsweek.com)
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Stock markets operate normally on Veterans Day while banks close (benzinga.com)
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Veterans Day 2024: Schools and banks close while major retailers remain open across the US (hindustantimes.com)
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US Postal Service closes for Veterans Day 2024 with no mail delivery (nj.com)
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Most banks close for Veterans Day but ATMs and online services remain available (marca.com)
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Veterans Day honors U.S. military veterans and their sacrifices. Originally Armistice Day in 1919, it was renamed in 1954 to recognize all veterans. The day features parades, ceremonies, and personal expressions of gratitude. A simple message like "Happy Veterans Day" conveys appreciation for their service and allows for reflection on their contributions to the nation (marca.com)
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Ceremony honors veterans at 11 am on Veterans Day (marca.com)
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Post offices close while UPS and FedEx maintain services on Veterans Day 2024 (marca.com)
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Veterans Day honors U.S. military veterans on November 11 (marca.com)
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US schools vary on closures for Veterans Day 2024 (marca.com)
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Banks close for Veterans Day while most retail stores remain open (independent.co.uk)
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US announces federal holiday schedule for 2024 (independent.co.uk)
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Veterans Day on November 11 closes most public services while stock markets stay open (latimes.com)
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Veterans Day on November 11 closes most public services in the U.S (news.yahoo.com)
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Veterans Day 2024 school closures vary by district across the US (marca.com)
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Veterans Day 2024: Stock markets open while banks and post offices close (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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What to expect on Veterans Day 2024: closures and open businesses (edition.cnn.com)
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Veterans Day is a federal holiday honoring U.S. military veterans (marca.com)
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