Veterans Day 2022: What's open and what's closed around Greater Cincinnati
Friday, 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 it 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 Friday.
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What's open and what's closed for Veterans Day 2022
Banks: Although many banks observe federal holidays, they are not required to do so. Some banks will be closed, including Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank and U.S. Bank. Be sure to check your local bank hours, just in case.
Mail services: The U.S. Postal Service observes Veterans Day, and will not deliver regular mail or packages. Their offices will also be closed Friday. UPS pickup and delivery services are available and UPS Store locations are open. Both FedEx and Amazon's services will also be running on Veterans Day, and the companies will continue to deliver packages.
Trash pickup: If your trash pickup is through the city of Cincinnati and if your regular trash collection day falls on Friday, Veterans Day, your trash will be collected the following day. Rumpke will not have any delays in trash collection, according to its holiday schedule.
Schools: Cincinnati Public Schools will be closed on Friday. In Kentucky, Covington Independent Public Schools, Newport Independent Schools, Kenton County Schools, Boone County Schools and Campbell County Schools will be open.
Local government: In Ohio, the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Butler County, Warren County and Clermont County will be closed. In Kentucky, Campbell County, Kenton County and Boone County will be closed.
Federal offices: Veterans Day is a federal holiday. All non-essential government employees are off work and most government offices are closed.
Libraries: Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library locations will be open.
Stock markets: The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be open.
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, some of which will be offering specials for the day.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What's open, what's closed for Veterans Day 2022 in Cincinnati
