In 2025, Veterans Day will be observed on its fixed date of Tuesday, November 11. This federal holiday is dedicated to honoring all individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
The observance of Veterans Day is historically anchored to November 11 to commemorate the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918, which occurred on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Unlike many other U.S. federal holidays that were moved to the nearest Monday by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968, Veterans Day was returned to its original November 11 date in 1978 due to its profound historical significance. This ensures the holiday is always celebrated on the same calendar day each year, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls.
As November 11, 2025, is a Tuesday, federal government offices, the U.S. Postal Service, and most financial institutions will be closed. Many state and local governments, as well as educational institutions, also observe the holiday with closures. The day is marked by ceremonies, parades, and other events across the country to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of military veterans.
