When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is on November 11, 2026.
That is 67 days away, on a Wednesday.
Upcoming dates
- 2026Wed, November 11
- 2027Thu, November 11
- 2028Sat, November 11
- 2029Sun, November 11
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.
Count down to Veterans Day
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Veterans Day?
- Veterans Day is on November 11, 2026.
- What day of the week is Veterans Day?
- This year, Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday.
- How many days until Veterans Day?
- 67 days.