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A WHO/UPU-backed pilot in Assam uses India's vast post office network to provide quick eye screenings and free reading glasses for presbyopia. More than 5,000 people were screened across five post offices, with about 80% of wearers trying glasses for the first time, illustrating improved access and potential productivity benefits while the program considers expansion based on data.
Juneteenth 2026 (June 19, Friday): most national retailers, grocery stores, and restaurant chains will be open; banks and USPS post offices will be closed and mail won’t be delivered, while the stock market is closed for the federal holiday. UPS/FedEx pickups and deliveries remain available, and UPS Stores and FedEx Office locations stay open. Wholesale clubs and many groceries typically keep regular hours, but it’s best to check local store hours for specificity.
On Presidents Day, major banks and U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed, but UPS and FedEx will have pickup and delivery services available. USPS facilities will be closed for retail transactions, and there will be no residential or business deliveries. Branches of Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, and Truist will be closed, while Costco, Walmart, Target, and most major retailers, grocers, and restaurants will be open.
Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, will see some closures, but many retail stores, restaurants, and grocery stores will remain open, offering deals and discounts for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Post offices will be closed on Veterans Day, with no mail delivery or retail services, while the U.S. Postal Service will have normal operations on the day before. Banks' hours may vary, with some open regular hours on Friday and closed on Saturday, while others may be closed on Friday and open on Saturday. The stock market will be open on Friday, but closed on Saturday. Schools may be closed on the day before Veterans Day, depending on the local district.