Bank of America and Wells Fargo will close their physical branches across the US for Thanksgiving on November 26, meaning customers will not be able to visit branches or speak with tellers that day. The closures are part of the banks’ holiday schedules, while ATMs and online banking services will remain available.
Branches Will Close On November 26
Bank of America and Wells Fargo will both close their branches on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. Customers who need face-to-face banking services will have to visit a branch before the holiday or wait until branches reopen on Friday, November 27.
The closures affect thousands of locations operated by the two banks across the country.
Online Banking And ATMs Will Remain Available
The branch closures do not mean that all banking services will stop. Customers will still be able to use online and mobile banking, while ATMs will remain available during the holiday.
Some transactions may take longer to process because banks are closed for the federal holiday. Customers with payments or transfers that need to arrive by a specific date should therefore plan ahead.
Veterans Day Will Also Bring Bank Closures
Bank of America and Wells Fargo will also close their branches for Veterans Day on November 11. The one-day closure will again affect in-person banking services, while customers can continue using digital banking and ATMs.
Customers who need assistance from a teller should check their local branch schedule before travelling.
Other US Services Will Close For Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday will affect a wide range of businesses and public services. The US Postal Service will close post offices and suspend regular mailing services on November 26. Customers will still be able to use blue collection boxes and self-service kiosks where available.
UPS and FedEx will also suspend many regular operations for Thanksgiving. Several major retailers and restaurants will also change their schedules. JCPenney, The Home Depot and Costco are among retailers expected to have limited or altered Thanksgiving schedules, while some restaurant chains will close locations for the holiday.
Most services will return to their regular schedules on Friday, November 27, coinciding with Black Friday.
Customers Should Plan Important Transactions Ahead
People who need cash, in-person assistance or banking services that cannot be completed digitally should arrange them before the holiday. While ATMs and digital banking will continue operating, the processing of some transactions can depend on banking days.
Checking the holiday schedule with the relevant bank before making a time-sensitive payment can help avoid delays.
