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Veterans Day 2026: no mail, Fed closed, stocks open and free national park entry for citizens

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Post Offices and federal offices close, FedACH pauses, the stock market stays open and national parks waive entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents.

November 2, 2026 · 2 min read

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Voting Tuesday? Why mailing your ballot on Election Day can be too late, and your rights at the polls

Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day. A ballot dropped in a mailbox Tuesday evening could be postmarked Wednesday, and many states need it in hand by Election Day. Here is what to do instead, what happens if your name is missing and where to report a problem.

November 2, 2026 · 4 min read

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Veterans Day 2026: no mail, Fed closed, stocks open and free national park entry for citizens

Voting Tuesday? Why mailing your ballot on Election Day can be too late, and your rights at the polls

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