Primary source
- OPM — Federal Holidays (opm.gov)
- Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) (federalreserve.gov)
- 20 CFR 404.1807 — Monthly payment day (ssa.gov)
- SSA Handbook §121 — Payment days (ssa.gov)
Data transcribed from these sources on: .
Veterans Day 2026: date and what it affects
As of : Veterans Day 2026 is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, per the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal Reserve Banks are closed that day. It is a federal holiday for most federal employees, not for private employers.
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Key facts
- Date on the OPM calendar: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Statutory date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Federal Reserve Banks: closed
- Applies to: most federal employees (federal holiday)
What it affects
- It is a federal holiday for most federal employees; it does not automatically bind private employers or states.
- Federal Reserve Banks are closed.
- Social Security (SSA): the payment scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (born on the 1st–10th (paid on the 2nd Wednesday)) is paid earlier, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Extended data
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Observed date (OPM calendar) | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Statutory date | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Federal Reserve Banks | closed | Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) |
| SSA: born on the 1st–10th (paid on the 2nd Wednesday) | November 11, 2026 → November 10, 2026 | 20 CFR 404.1807 — Monthly payment day |
Formula: observed date = statutory date; if it falls on a Saturday → the preceding Friday; if on a Sunday → the following Monday
Worked example: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 is a weekday: no shift.
Questions
Which day is Veterans Day observed in 2026?
OPM lists Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed?
Yes, they are closed that day.
Does it change Social Security payments?
Yes: the November 11, 2026 payment is made on November 10, 2026.
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