This event begins 11/11/2026 and repeats every year forever
Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor the service and sacrifices of military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday originated as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of fighting in World War I, which took effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918.
President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919, and it became a federal holiday in 1938. Following World War II and the Korean War, Congress officially renamed the observance Veterans Day in 1954 to recognize American veterans of all wars and periods of military service, rather than focusing exclusively on World War I.
Today, Veterans Day is marked by ceremonies, parades, wreath-laying events, and community gatherings across the United States. The holiday serves as an opportunity to express gratitude to those who have served, recognize their contributions to the nation, and reflect on the dedication and sacrifices associated with military service.
