How many days until Veterans Day?
It is 69 days until Veterans Day on 11 November 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Time left
- 69 days (~9 weeks)
That is 9 weeks or 69 sleeps.
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Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in the US armed forces, and it falls on November 11 every year. The date marks the end of the fighting in World War I.
When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day falls on November 11, a fixed calendar date, so the weekday changes each year.
It is a federal holiday. When November 11 falls on a weekend, the federal day off moves to the nearest weekday, though the observance itself stays on the 11th.
The origin of the date
The fighting in World War I ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. The anniversary was first marked as Armistice Day to honor that armistice.
In 1954, after later wars, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to honor all US veterans. Unlike Memorial Day, it recognizes everyone who served, with a particular focus on living veterans.
How Veterans Day is observed
Ceremonies are held at war memorials and cemeteries, with parades and moments of silence. A national ceremony takes place at Arlington National Cemetery, including a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Many businesses thank veterans with special offers, and communities hold events to recognize the service of local veterans.
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Frequently asked questions
- What day of the week is Veterans Day?
- It varies. Because Veterans Day is fixed to November 11, it falls on a different weekday each year.
- Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
- Yes. It is a federal holiday, so federal offices and banks close.
- What is Veterans Day?
- It honors everyone who has served in the US armed forces, and it began as Armistice Day marking the end of World War I.
- How is Veterans Day different from Memorial Day?
- Veterans Day honors all who have served, especially the living, while Memorial Day remembers those who died in service.
- Why is Veterans Day on November 11?
- The date marks the armistice that ended World War I fighting, which took effect at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918.
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