About Veterans Day (US)
Veterans Day falls on November 11 — the anniversary of the 1918 Armistice that ended World War I at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The countdown above tracks the days until the nation honors all US military veterans, living and passed.
Ceremonies center on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington, with parades nationwide and two minutes of silence at 11 AM. The same date is observed as Remembrance Day across the Commonwealth — the red poppies of Flanders — and as Armistice Day in France and Belgium.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026next |
| 2027 | Thursday, November 11, 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, November 11, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, November 11, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, November 11, 2030 |
FAQ
When is Veterans Day?
November 11 every year, regardless of weekday — the Armistice anniversary.
How is it different from Memorial Day?
Veterans Day honors all who served; Memorial Day (last Monday of May) specifically honors those who died in service.
Why November 11?
World War I ended with the Armistice at 11 AM on November 11, 1918 — "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."