Veterans Day honors active and former U.S. service members annually on November 11, the anniversary of the end of World War I.Video above: 5th-grader reads letter to veterans in PennsylvaniaThis year, the holiday falls on Monday, giving many office workers and students a long weekend.Since it’s a federal holiday, many government institutions and banks will be closed. Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day 2024.RetailMajor retailers such as Target, Walmart, Kroger and other grocery chains will be open on Monday. Costco will also be open.Veterans will be able to get freebies and perks at different retailers and restaurants on Monday. For example, veterans and active-duty military can get a free medium sub, drink, and chips or cookie at Firehouse Subs and a complimentary entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu at California Pizza Kitchen. Texas Roadhouse also offers a free meal to veterans and active-duty military every year.Make …