Rhode Island Veterans Day closures: Banks, mail, DMV, more
Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, which falls on a Wednesday this year. The holiday commemorates all who have served in the military. It was first observed as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, one year after World War I ended. The day of honor became a federal holiday in 1938, and its name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all U.S. veterans. Since it's one of 11 federal holidays in the U.S., certain offices and services will be closed on Wednesday. After Veterans Day, there will be only two federal holidays to go in 2026. Here's what to know about 2026 Veterans Day closures in Rhode Island. Who gets the day off work and school on Veterans Day? Veterans Day is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management . It is also a state holiday in Rhode Island. Most federal workers, state and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time off. The Rhode Island Department of Education’s recommended 2026-27 statewide calendar marks Wednesday, Nov. 11, as ‘No School’ for Veterans Day, but there may be some exceptions. Is the stock market closed on