Veterans Day changes several New York City services Wednesday. NYC311 says public schools, Parent Support Hotline services and Family Welcome Centers are closed, along with city and state government offices, courts, post offices, Social Security offices and Department of Motor Vehicles locations.
Alternate-side parking rules are suspended, but parking meters and all other posted regulations remain in effect. School-zone parking can be allowed when a school is in recess, although drivers should verify the status of the specific building because some sites may still be in use.
There is no scheduled trash, recycling or compost collection on November 11. Residents with a normal Wednesday collection should place material at the curb Wednesday evening for pickup beginning Thursday; the city advises that post-holiday delays are common.
The Staten Island Ferry is scheduled to operate normally throughout the public holiday. Service conditions can still change for operational reasons, so travelers and residents should use the relevant agency's official real-time alert channel for last-minute updates rather than relying only on the holiday guide.
Primary sources: NYC311 Veterans Day service guide. Reviewed November 11, 2026. Development: Service changes apply November 11, 2026.