What Retail Stores Are Open/Closed on Veteran's Day 2023?

Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday, so many people get the day off of work. As a result, some companies are closed to recognize the holiday. That may leave you wondering about your ability to shop. On Veteran’s Day, retail stores aren’t required to close, but some of them may choose to do so. If you’re trying to figure out which retail stores are open or closed on Veteran’s Day, here’s what you need to know.

What Retail Stores Are Open on Veteran’s Day 2023?

By and large, retail stores are typically open on Veteran’s Day. Additionally, the majority use their regular operating hours, so they won’t open late or close early on the holiday.

It’s also very common for retail stores to have sales or deals available on Veteran’s Day. Some of the discounts may specifically target military members, veterans, and eligible dependents, while others are accessible to everyone.

Here is a list of retail stores that are open on Veteran’s Day:

Academy Sports
Ace Hardware
Aldi
Belk
Best Buy
Costco
CVS
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dollar Tree
Family Dollar
Fred Meyer
Home Depot
HomeGoods
Ikea
JCPenney
Joann Fabrics
Kirkland’s
Kohl’s
Lowe’s
Macy’s
Marshalls
Micheals
Nordstrom / Nordstrom Rack
Old Navy
Safeway
Sam’s Club
Staples
Target
TJ Maxx
Trader Joe’s
Walgreens
Walmart

It’s critical to note that stores not on the list above may also open on Veteran’s Day. However, it’s wise to check with your nearest location to confirm that its operating hours aren’t shifting due to the holiday.

What Retail Stores Are Closed on Veteran’s Day 2023?

Overall, Veteran’s Day doesn’t lead to many retail store closures, and you might not see a single closure in your area related to the holiday. However, there’s always a chance that independently operated small businesses may choose to close to celebrate the holiday. Again, this is typically uncommon, but it’s not an impossibility, which is why some due diligence is wise.

Beyond retail stores, there are some businesses that people may frequent that aren’t open on Veteran’s Day. The most significant example is the post office. Since the United States Postal Service (USPS) is a government agency, post office locations typically close to celebrate Veteran’s Day. The same is true of most other government offices, and since Veteran’s Day is on a Saturday in 2023, many will observe the holiday on Friday, November 10, 2023, causing service to be unavailable on that day, as well.

Banks and credit unions also commonly close for federal holidays, including Veteran’s Day. As with the post office, banks of credit union branches may observe the holiday on Friday, November 10, particularly those that don’t usually offer Saturday hours. It’s also critical to note that the stock market is closed on Veteran’s Day, but that’s mainly due to the holiday falling on a Saturday in 2023.

Finally, any business that’s typically closed on Saturday will also be closed on Veteran’s Day. In this case, the Veteran’s Day closure may be coincidental and not a reflection of the company’s usual holiday schedule.

Do you know of any other retail stores that close on Veteran’s Day? Are you planning to spend the day shopping or running errands, or do you have other plans? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Tamila McDonald

Tamila McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service, including five years as a military financial advisor. After retiring from the Army, she spent eight years as an AFCPE-certified personal financial advisor for wounded warriors and their families. Now she writes about personal finance and benefits programs for numerous financial websites.