Wednesday is Veterans Day. Remember to prepare for public service and building closures
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, November 9th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
EASTERN OREGON — Veterans Day is coming up on Wednesday, November 11. This is a time to thank all those individuals, active and inactive, present and past, who have gone above and beyond in maintaining the freedoms we enjoy every day in the United States.
While taking the time to reflect and give thanks, remember that, as with any federal holiday, most public institutions and buildings will be closed for the day, while some public services will largely stop. This disruption includes most public schools, city and county offices, courthouses, along with the U.S. Postal Service. Note there may be some exceptions, as the City of Burns recently announced it would be observing the Veterans Day closure today instead in order to allow for URA and council meetings to continue on Wednesday.
While basic bureaucracy may not be priority during such a holiday, residents are reminded to plan ahead finish any business in advance before public services temporarily shut down in remembrance. Contact your respective city, county or federal office in advance for clarification on any Veterans Day service disruptions.
