What’s closed for Veterans Day, and how to commemorate the holiday in WNC
By Jose Sandoval
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM EST
Municipalities throughout Western North Carolina will hold events on Tuesday to honor the country’s military veterans.
Veterans Day, a federally recognized holiday, is recognized on Nov. 11. It was originally known as Armistice Day in 1919 by then U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. The name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to commit themselves to peace and honor the country’s veterans.
In observance of the holiday, banks as well as city and county offices throughout the region will be closed.
All United States Post Offices will also be closed.
City and county agencies will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Here is a list of Veterans Day ceremonies around the Western North Carolina region:
Veterans Day, a federally recognized holiday, is recognized on Nov. 11. It was originally known as Armistice Day in 1919 by then U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. The name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to commit themselves to peace and honor the country’s veterans.
In observance of the holiday, banks as well as city and county offices throughout the region will be closed.
All United States Post Offices will also be closed.
City and county agencies will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Here is a list of Veterans Day ceremonies around the Western North Carolina region:
- Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville.
- Black Mountain Salutes is hosting a parade on State Street in downtown Black Mountain starting at 2 p.m.