Houston Offices, Banks Close for Veterans Day
Government offices, the U.S. Postal Service, and most major banks will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Military
Houston-area government offices, the U.S. Postal Service, and most major banks will close on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. Big box retailers and grocery stores are expected to remain open for regular business.
Why it matters
Residents planning errands, banking, or government business should adjust their schedules for the holiday closures. The city of Houston is also suspending curbside trash pick-up and recycling drop-off that day.
The closure schedule is set by the federal, state, county, and city governments, with the Department of Motor Vehicles and U.S. Postal Service also closed on November 11. Houston transit runs a normal Sunday schedule that day, and the source does not describe any further service changes.
The players
Bank of America
A large national bank that will be closed on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026.
Chase
A major national bank, part of JPMorgan Chase, that will be closed on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026.
Wells Fargo
A national bank with a large retail banking presence that will be closed on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026.
Capital One
A national bank and credit card issuer that will be closed on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026.
The details
All federal, state, county, and city government offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles and the U.S. Postal Service, will close on November 11. Most major banks, including Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, and Capital One, will also be closed, while big box retailers and grocery stores stay open. The City of Houston is closing all facilities and administrative offices, which means no curbside trash pick-up or recycling drop-off that day.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Veterans Day holiday observed with government, USPS, DMV, and most bank closures.
Five days from the time of this report until Veterans Day.
Seasonal Patterns
Veterans Day is observed on the fixed date of November 11, so its 2026 closures fall midweek on Wednesday rather than on a Monday holiday weekend. That placement means many residents will face a single-day disruption to government and banking services rather than an extended break.
Houston residents should plan banking, post office, and government business for another day, since most offices and banks will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. Trash and recycling services will not run that day, so set out waste for a later pick-up.
The takeaway
Because Veterans Day falls midweek in 2026, a little advance planning can keep banking, mail, and government tasks from being delayed. Check your bank and local schedules before November 11.
Further reading
For more on related military and veterans news, see Military coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Houston Chronicle.
