When Is Veterans Day 2025 Us
In the United States, Veterans Day in 2025 will be observed on its fixed date of Tuesday, November 11. The holiday is consistently celebrated on this date each year, irrespective of the day of the week. The selection of November 11 is historically significant, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. The cessation of hostilities occurred on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Initially established as Armistice Day, the holiday was officially renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by an act of Congress, signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This change broadened the holiday's purpose to honor American veterans of all wars. While the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 briefly moved its observance, the historical importance of the date led to its official return to November 11 in 1978. ...