Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, the annual remembrance of all those who have served in the military, past or present.
Formerly known as Armistice Day, it was originally set to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on Nov. 11, 1918.
In 1938, Congress made it a legal holiday and is now one of 10 federal holidays recognized by the U.S. government.
With the holiday, there will likely be a few changes to the normal operating hours of businesses and government services you may normally frequent.
Here's everything to know about what's open and what's closed on Thursday.
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What's open and what's closed for Veterans Day
Banks: Some banks will be closed, including Federal Reserve Banks, Bank of America, Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, TD Banks and Fifth Third Bank.
Mail services: The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail Thursday, and post offices will be closed. FedEx and UPS will largely operate as normal.
Trash pickup: If your regular trash collection day from the city of Cincinnati falls on Veterans Day, trash will be collected the following day. Collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed one day.
Schools: Cincinnati Public Schools will be closed Thursday. Covington Independent Schools, Newport Independent Schools, Kenton County Schools, Boone County Schools and Campbell County Schools will be open.
Local government: Hamilton County offices and services, Campbell County and Kenton County offices will be closed Thursday. Boone County offices will be open.
Federal offices: Since Veterans Day is a federal holiday, all non-essential federal government offices will be closed.
Libraries: Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library will be open Thursday.
Stock markets: The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will not close and will operate normally Veterans Day. The next planned closure is Thanksgiving, Nov. 25.
National parks: The parks invite visitors to remember veterans by visiting any National Park Service site for free on Veterans Day.
Retail businesses and grocery stores: Most department stores, retail shops, restaurants and grocery stores will remain open.
Local Veterans Day deals
- Gold Star Chili is offering all veterans and active-duty military a free 3-Way and drink. To redeem the free meal, present military ID or another form of identification.
- Rhinegeist Brewery is donating proceeds from its Valor brew to two local veteran's organizations: Joseph House and DAV.
- Participating McDonald's restaurants across Ohio will offer free meals to veterans and active duty service members with valid ID. Each meal will feature a choice of sandwiches, drinks and a side. For breakfast: A choice of an Egg McMuffin, Chicken McGriddle or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and a Hash Brown. For lunch and dinner: A choice of a Double Cheeseburger, six-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Filet-O-Fish. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and small fries.
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