In the US - it's considered a "holiday" but almost optionally as far as career goes. Some businesses will close (mostly banks, post offices, some public offices) but most continue. However, there are many parades, it's all over TV, schools have kids draw pictures and send them to Vets, etc.
Personally, I'd love to see the US make it a holiday where everything shut down in honor of the vets.
I'll be seeking out the vets today, m'self!
