Offices, stores closed on Veterans Day 2024 in Michigan

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Veterans Day is a time to remember all those who served in the US military, both past and present.

While Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives in service to the country, Veterans Day honors all those who served.

Banks, post offices and many businesses throughout Michigan will close their doors Veterans Day on Monday, November 11 to honor the millions of people who have served. Commemorations and ceremonies will take place across the country and around the world.

What is closed on Veterans Day? What is open?

Federal Government Offices and Courts: Federal courts and non-essential government offices will be closed Monday for Veterans Day when the federal holiday is observed. Federal offices include Veterans Affairs offices, courthouses, Social Security offices and other locations.

Garbage collection: Some trash and recycling collections may be delayed on Mondays or moved to another day in some cities. Ask your local providers.

Local authorities: City and county offices will be closed.

National parks: To honor veterans, national parks will remain open and be free to all visitors on Monday.

Restaurants: Most restaurants will be open, and some chains like Applebee’s, Olive Garden and Starbucks will be offering free meals or treats to veterans and active duty service members in appreciation of their service.

Schools: Some schools will be closed. Check with your local district.

Supermarkets and retail: Most grocery and retail businesses will remain open on Veterans Day. Some stores may have reduced opening hours.

Are banks open on Veterans Day?

While banks are not required to close on the holidays designated by the Federal Reserve System, many will be closed on Monday, including branches of Bank of Americathe Federal Reserve Bank and others. Many credit unions are also close to personal service. Any banking you do online on a holiday will not start processing until then next weekday.

Is there mail delivery on Veterans Day?

The post offices are closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery on Monday. However, UPS will continue package delivery and stores will remain open, with possible minor delays for UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations due to the USPS holiday. FedEx will also remain open with modified service for FedEx Smart Post.

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

The federal holiday November 11 links back to the end of World War I and marks when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to end hostilities. The fighting ceased at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

November 11, 1918 was then considered the end of the “war to end all wars”, according to US Department of Veterans Affairs.

In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first observance of Armistice Day to commemorate and observe the end of hostilities with parades, public meetings and a “brief suspension of the commencement of business.”

Are there US military cemeteries in Michigan?

Michigan has four recognized national cemeteries, and one supported by Veterans Affairs Department grants.

Fort Custer National Cemetery is located at 15501 Dickman Road, in Augusta, near Battle Creek. It is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Fort Custer was named after General George Armstrong Custer, a native of the state of Michigan. The original Camp Custer was built in 1917 on 130 lots.

The establishment of the Fort Custer Post Cemetery took place on September 18, 1943, with the first interment.

Great Lakes National Cemetery is located at 4200 Belford Road in Holly. It is open from morning to evening.

Great Lakes National Cemetery was the second national cemetery built in Michigan and the 122nd in the national cemetery system.

The property served as farmland until it was acquired by the National Cemetery Administration in 2002.

Lakeside Cemetery Solders Lot is located at 3663 10th Ave. in Port Huron. It is open from dawn to dusk.

Lakeside Cemetery was established in 1877 when the city purchased 148 acres from resident John Hoffman. At one time the cemetery comprised 176 acres, but over time it was reduced to its current size of 96.5 acres.

One hundred thirty-five soldiers originally buried at Fort Gratiot was reburied in the cemetery in 1881.

Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery, located in Mackinac Island State Park, is open from dawn to dusk.

Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery is located about half a mile north of Fort Mackinac, near Skull Cave, an American Indian burial site.

The earliest burials in the post cemetery probably date to the mid-1820s.

In 1990, the Department of Veterans Affairs assumed responsibility for the maintenance of the cemetery through an agreement with the state.

Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery is located at 3000 Monroe NE in Grand Rapids.