Veterans Day is always observed officially on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. Veterans Day 2009 is on a Wednesday this year with many school and government closings. There are many parades and events starting the weekend prior to Veterans Day as well.
The Federal government closings generally, when a holiday falls on a non-workday—Saturday or Sunday—the federal government is closed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
State and local governments, including schools, are not required to follow OPM closure policies and may determined for themselves whether to close or remain open. Likewise, non-government businesses are free to make their own decisions to close or remain open for business, regardless of federal, state or local government closings. Many schools, however, do choose to close to honor Veterans Day.
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According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs: Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALLthose who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.
Local papers and on-line state government sites typically list the closures for Veterans Day as each state operates differently. Typically the following offices are closed on Veterans Day in addition to federal offices like the Post Office.
Federal offices,courts, post offices will be closed.
Most state offices are closed.
City offices are typically closed. Check locally for more information.
Buses, trains, subways often run on a holiday schedule. Check locally.
Libraries are often closed but many may stay open, so it's important to check.
Most public schools are closed. Check with your child's school.
Ceremonies, parades and events are happening in each state. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11:00 a.m., a color guard, made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The ceremony takes place inside the Memorial Amphitheater.
Cheryl Phillips
HULIQ.com
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