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Veterans Day Closings

The holiday will be observed on Nov. 12.

Traditionally marked on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh month to commemorate the ending of World War I, Veterans Day will be observed in the U.S. on Nov. 12 this year.

That means many public sector services will be closed. However, many private businesses and park faciilities will remain open. Here's a list of key openings and closings on Veterans Day:

USPS Mail Delivery
No mail. All postal locations closed Monday.

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Banking
Most branches closed. There will be limited telephone banking at some banks, online services available.

New York City Public Schools
Schools are closed.

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Queens Library
All branches will be closed.

City agencies
All government offices are closed.

Parking
Alternate side parking rules are suspended Monday, but parking meters and other regulations are still in effect.


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