(NEXSTAR) — Tuesday, November 11, will carry two points of significance this year, one of which will save you a trip to the mailbox.

That is, of course, because Tuesday is Veterans Day, when Americans are meant to honor those who have served. Because it's a federal holiday, post offices will be closed for the day.

The U.S. Postal Service — "one of the largest civilian employers of America's veterans," according to Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner — says only Priority Mail Express will be delivered on Tuesday. Self-service kiosks found in some post offices nationwide will remain available if you need to purchase stamps, print postage, weigh and mail packages, and track packages.

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