According to the Kentucky Education Department, KRS 158.075 states that public schools around the state have to observe Veterans Day or have no school in honor of it one of the five school days before the holiday. JCPS and Oldham County Schools had no school on Nov. 4, according to their school calendars.

Though some private businesses observe Veterans Day, most retailers remain open, with many offering special deals. Many restaurants offer free meals to veterans and current member