🎖️ Veterans Day Countdown
When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is always November 11th — a fixed date every year, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I.
The history of Veterans Day
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day, marking the armistice that ended fighting in World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It became a federal holiday in 1938, and in 1954 it was renamed Veterans Day to honor all American veterans, from every war, rather than only those of World War I.
Unlike Memorial Day, which honors those who died in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, living or deceased, and is often marked with parades and ceremonies at war memorials.
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Frequently asked questions
Veterans Day is always November 11th.
Yes — it's an official U.S. federal holiday, so banks, schools, post offices and most government offices are closed.
Veterans Day honors all who have served in the military, living or deceased, while Memorial Day specifically honors those who died in service.
It marks the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I fighting, signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.