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Government Offices Close Nationwide for Veterans Day

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Government Offices Close Nationwide for Veterans Day

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Government offices and selected public services in East Hartford, Los Alamos County, El Paso County, San Diego County and Olive Branch will close Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. The closures affect services such as county administration, public health and family resource centers, libraries, transit and environmental services, though details vary by location. Essential emergency operations will continue, and trash collection will proceed in East Hartford and Olive Branch; East Hartford will suspend leaf collection. Some facilities, including San Diego County parks and campgrounds and Los Alamos County’s golf course, will remain open.

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