Veterans Day falls on Saturday this year, which means some businesses are observing it on Friday.

The federal holiday to honor all U.S. military veterans, formerly known as Armistice Day, will be celebrated with an official state program Saturday morning in Inver Grove Heights.

While many stores and restaurants will be open all weekend like usual, some government offices and businesses may be closed on Friday or Saturday. For example, all Minneapolis city government offices will be closed on Friday in observance of the holiday, and all U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Saturday, with no mail delivery. UPS and FedEx, however, will remain open both days.

Many banks are also expected to close on Saturday and some branches may also have different hours on Friday. That may differ by bank and branch, though, so it’s a good idea to check ahead of time with your local branch.

Several communities are hosting events to honor veterans on either Friday or Saturday. Below is a list of some of the scheduled events. If you know of a Veterans Day event in your city that isn’t on our list, let us know here!

• The official state program will take place Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights. A breakfast is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. with the official program beginning at 10 a.m.
• Fort Snelling will host an event from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, featuring a wreath-laying ceremony at the original 1820s Round Tower and a bell-ringing.
• North St. Paul’s commemoration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at North St. Paul Veterans Park.
• Stillwater will hold a ceremony on Saturday, starting at 11:30 a.m.
• Mahtomedi is planning an event starting at 5 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park.
• St. Croix County will host a ceremony Friday starting at 11 a.m. at the St. Croix County Government Center Veterans Memorial in Hudson.
• St. Cloud will have its Veterans Day Parade starting at the public library at 11 a.m. Saturday.
• Mall of America is hosting a Veterans Day event with music, activities and stories in the Rotunda from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
• Hmong College Prep Academy’s auditorium is hosting a documentary and exhibit, “Survivor Stories of the Secret War in Laos,” starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Several businesses are also offering special discounts to veterans on Saturday. Below is a list of some of the promotions. If you know of a Veterans Day deal in your city that isn’t on our list, let us know here!

• Applebee’s is offering a free meal on Saturday at select locations.
• Bent Brewstillery in Roseville will honor those who have served with a barbecue on Saturday. All proceeds from the event, which runs from 12-8 p.m., will go to Minnesota-based Invisible Wounds Project, which helps people suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues.
• Casey’s will provide a free cup of coffee or fountain drink to veterans on Saturday with a military ID or proof of service.
• Chili’s will give a free meal to veterans at participating locations on Saturday.
• Red Robin is offering a complimentary Big Tavern Burger to veterans and active military members on Saturday.
• Target is giving 10% off purchases to veterans, active military members and their spouses and children twice between now and Saturday.
• Sport Clips is offering free haircuts to veterans and active military members on Saturday at select locations.