Veterans Day 2026
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
📝 About Veterans Day 2026
Veterans Day on November 11 honors all men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, whether in wartime or peacetime. The holiday originated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I when the armistice with Germany took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. In 1954, after lobbying by veterans' service organizations following World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to broaden its scope beyond World War I. Observances include wreath-laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, parades in cities nationwide, and moments of silence at 11:00 a.m. Unlike Memorial Day, which specifically honors those who died in service, Veterans Day celebrates the contributions of all U.S. military veterans, approximately 16 million of whom are living today.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Wednesday
- Days Remaining
- 192
- Category
- US Holidays
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 192 days until Veterans Day 2026 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Veterans Day on November 11 honors all men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, whether in wartime or peacetime. The holiday originated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I when the armistice with Germany took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. In 1954, after lobbying by veterans' service organizations following World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to broaden its scope beyond World War I. Observances include wreath-laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, parades in cities nationwide, and moments of silence at 11:00 a.m. Unlike Memorial Day, which specifically honors those who died in service, Veterans Day celebrates the contributions of all U.S. military veterans, approximately 16 million of whom are living today.
Veterans Day 2026 falls on a Wednesday.