Veterans Day 2021: What is open, what is closed on Thursday

On Thursday, the nation will celebrate veterans with solemn ceremonies and stirring parades.

Veterans Day is a legal holiday. That means that most federal workers have the day off. Many people at other businesses will be off work today as well.

Here is a list of what will be open and closed on Thursday.

Banks: Most banks will be closed on Thursday.

Federal courts: Federal courts are closed on Veterans Day, as are most federal offices.

State offices: State offices are generally closed.

Grocery stores: Most grocery stores are open on Veterans Day.

Mail service: Veterans Day is a holiday for the U.S. Postal Service. No mail will be delivered on Thursday.

UPS and FedEx are open and delivering packages.

National Parks: National Parks are open and there will be no entrance fee charged on Thursday.

Schools: Most schools are closed on Veterans Day.

Restaurants: Not only do restaurants remain open on Veterans Day, but many also offer active-duty personnel and veterans free meals. Here is a list of restaurants offering deals and freebies to military members and veterans.