Sunday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day, a federal holiday on which we pay tribute to those who have serve our country in the Armed Forces. The holiday is celebrated today, Monday, Nov. 12.
Veterans Day was originally named Armistice Day when it was signed into law in 1938 to honor the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. Here's a look at some of what's open and closed:
- All federal, state and municipal buildings are closed
- East Windsor and Windsor Locks Public schools are closed
- East Windsor public library (Warehouse Point) is closed
- Windsor Locks Public Library is open
- Banks are closed
- Post offices are delivering Express Mail only
- The Connecticut DMV is closed
- The U.S. stock markets are closed
- Buses and commuter rail are operating on normal schedules
- Most businesses are open
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Thanks for the note. I made the change in the body of the story. Best, Megan