"temporary cessation of hostilities," or an armistice, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, according to the U.S.

Most restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores will be open on Veterans Day, while, banks and post offices will not. The celebration of Veterans Day, a federal holiday, dates back to ...

Happy Veterans Day! Here's a look at what's open and closed today from banks, USPS mail and the stock market to grocery stores and restaurants.

The U.S. Postal Service recognizes Veterans Day on Nov. 11 as one of 11 federal holidays and will be closed. FedEx offices will be open Nov. 11. There will be home delivery on Nov. 11, but many other ...

Private shippers UPS, FedEx and DHL will be open for business on Veterans Day, but may have modified schedules at store locations and reduced service for some deliveries. Amazon will still be ...