Veterans Day used to be Armistice Day, which celebrated the Nov. 11., 1918, end of World War I, a war called by some at the time “the war to end all wars.” Now, it’s a holiday of public services to honor all veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
But it’s not a holiday that halts business, as you see on the below list of what’s open and what’s closed in Miami-Dade and Broward counties for Tuesday. But some government services will be off for the day.
Here’s what to know:
Supermarkets, big box stores and malls
Costco closes for more holidays than any other large retailer. If Costco is open on Veterans Day, everybody is open. And Costco is open. So, shop away. Malls, Target, Walmart, Publix, CVS, Sedano’s and everywhere else are open regular hours.
Mass transit
Miami-Dade: Regular weekday service for Metrobus, Metrorail, Metromover, and MetroConnect…