Are schools in Illinois open on Veterans Day? What's open and closed this week

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Nov. 9, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 9, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/whats-open-and-closed-on-veterans-day-this-week/4014168/

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The federal holiday of Veterans Day for 2026 is this week, and many businesses, offices and even schools will be closed. The holiday, which honors living veterans who served in the military, is observed each year on Nov. 11, no matter what day of the week it falls on. This year, the day falls on We...