On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, post offices, most banks, New York City public schools and federal government offices will be closed. New York City will suspend alternate side parking (ASP) rules for street cleaning for the day, but other parking rules, including parking meters, remain in effect. The stock market will trade as normal.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, a federal holiday. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be closed, with no regular mail or package delivery. Most banks and the bond market will also be closed, but stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, will trade as usual. New York City public schools and federal government offices will be closed. New Jersey public school schedules vary by district, so check with your school.
NYC Alternate Side Parking Suspended, Meters Still in Effect
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will suspend Alternate Side Parking (ASP) rules for street cleaning on the 11th. However, because Veterans Day is not a "major legal holiday," only the street-cleaning rules are suspended, and the remaining rules, including parking meter fees and no-standing and no-parking signs, apply as usual. The next holiday when meters are also suspended is Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26.
The Veterans Day Parade is held on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan every year on this day, and roads around the parade route are closed. If you plan to drive through Midtown, it is a good idea to check detour routes in advance. Most large retailers and restaurants will be open, and some businesses offer free meals or discounts to veterans and active-duty service members.
The weather is expected to be clear and mild through Wednesday, with rain starting Thursday morning, the 12th. Alternate side parking rules resume on Thursday, Nov. 12.