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.
Veterans Day always lands on November 11, no matter the weekday; when it falls on a weekend, federal offices observe it on the adjacent Friday or Monday. The holiday began as Armistice Day in 1919 and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor those who served in all American wars. The countdown above tracks the days until the next November 11 — add it to your own page to mark the moment of remembrance.
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."
When did Armistice Day become Veterans Day?
The US Congress renamed Armistice Day as Veterans Day in 1954, broadening it to honor veterans of all wars rather than only World War I.