Politics & Government

What's Open and Closed on Veterans Day Holiday

Most banks, government offices and public schools are closed on Monday

Veteran's Day is Nov. 11, which falls on a Sunday this year. However, many, but not all, government offices will observe it on Monday, Nov. 12. Here is a list of what’s open and what's closed.

Shoreline City Hall is closed Monday, except for a Veteran's Day event at 2 p.m. The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Shoreline School DistrictClosed Monday, classes will resume Nov. 13.

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Shoreline Community College is closed Monday for the holiday.

Shoreline Pool is closed Monday for the holiday.

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King County government: Closed. King County Elections will continue to count ballots.

King County Library System was closed Sunday for the holiday, but will be open Monday.

King County MetroReduced weekday schedule.

King County Transfer Stations (Garbage): Open.

Sound Transit: Regular weekday Schedule.

State of Washington: Closed.

Federal government (including the U.S. Postal Service): Closed

Banks: Many, if not most, will be closed. Check your local branch.

Express delivery companiesFedEx and UPS will be open.

Cleanscapes in Shoreline and Allied Waste in Lake Forest Park: Regular recycling and garbage service.

Did you know?

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Day commemorates Armistice Day -- the day when World War I hostilities ended between the Allies and Germany. Veterans Day is officially observed on Nov. 11, regardless of which day it falls. 


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