Veterans Day is a federal holiday meant to show thanks and reverence for members of the United States armed forces who have served the country since its founding.
Veterans Day falls on Nov. 11 each year, as this is the date when the Allied Powers, including the U.S., signed the armistice with the Central Powers ending the fighting of World War I.
Americans should anticipate that some services may not operate on their normal schedules — if at all — due to the holiday.
Here’s a list of what is open and what is closed in Massachusetts for Veterans Day 2025.
Government
Federal Courts: Closed
State Courts: Closed
Federal Offices: Closed
State Offices: Closed
Municipal Offices: Closed
Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV): Closed
Public Libraries: Closed
Finance
The New York Stock Exchange and the Dow Jones: Open
Banks: Most banks will be open, but check with your local bank.
Alcohol & Cannabis
Liquor Stores: Open
Cannabis Dispensaries: Massachusetts regulators don’t identify specific holidays for when cannabis dispensaries must close, according to the Cannabis Control Commission. It’s up to respective dispensaries to choose whether or not to be open or closed, so check with your local dispensary.
Shopping
Retail Stores: Most retail locations will be open, but check with your local retailer if you have concerns.
Aldi: Open
Auburn Mall: Open
Big Y: Open
Costco: Open
CVS: Open
Hampshire Mall: Open
Holyoke Mall: Open
Market Basket: Open
Natick Mall: Open
Price Rite: Open
Safeway: Open
Star Market: Open
Stop & Shop: Open
Target: Open
Trader Joe’s: Open
Walgreens: Open
Walmart: Open
Wegmans: Open
Whole Foods: Open
Parcel
U.S. Post Offices (USPS): Closed
FedEx: Open
UPS: Open
Transportation
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority: No service
Brockton Area Transit: Routes 1-10/11 will run on a weekend schedule. Ashmont and Stoughton will operate on a Saturday schedule, according to BAT.
Cape Ann Transportation Authority: Saturday schedule. There will be no #8 Beverly Shuttle or #9 Commuter Bus.
Franklin Regional Transit Authority: Service available
Lowell Regional Transit Authority: Saturday schedule
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA): Regular weekday service.
Merrimack Valley Transit: Saturday schedule
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority: Reduced and weekend service
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority: Closed
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority: A mix of service availability by bus route
Southeastern Regional Transit Authority: Weekend service
Worcester Regional Transit Authority: Regular weekday service
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