Many meters free, and what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Most grocery stores and malls will be open, but libraries and government offices are closed for the holiday.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
November 11, 2025 at 5:51PM
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Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Jeff Wheeler - Star Tribune file/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Post offices: Closed. No regular mail service.

Banks: Banks are closed.

Grocery stores: Many major supermarkets are open, some with limited hours.

Public agencies: Local, state and federal offices will be closed.

Parking meters: Not enforced in Minneapolis and St. Paul. University of Minnesota parking meters will be enforced. Some Minneapolis parks will enforce meters unless noted on the meter.

Museums: The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Children’s Museum of Minnesota and the Science Museum of Minnesota are open. The Bell Museum and Mill City Museum are not open Tuesdays.

Malls and other retail: Many stores are open, including Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco.

Mass transit: Metro Transit buses and Metro Blue and Green light rail lines will follow regular schedules, and are offering free rides for veterans and active military members carrying military ID.

Libraries: Most libraries will be closed.

Schools: Many public schools and the University of Minnesota will be closed.

Correction: Earlier versions of this story had incorrect information about the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Science Museum of Minnesota. They are open on Veterans Day.
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