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Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11, 2027, in 361 days
Federal holiday
Rule: November 11. Weekend dates move to Friday or Monday.
Veterans Day dates, 2024–2032
What it is
Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. It stays on November 11, the date of the 1918 armistice that ended fighting in World War I, whatever the day of the week.
Is it a day off?
Federal workers get the day off, moved to Friday or Monday when November 11 is on a weekend. Banks and the post office close, but the stock market is open and most private employers stay open. Many restaurants offer free meals to veterans.
History
The day began as Armistice Day and became a federal holiday in 1938. It was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It moved to a Monday in October from 1971 to 1977, then returned to November 11 in 1978.
Questions
Is it Veterans Day or Veteran's Day?
The official spelling has no apostrophe: Veterans Day.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
Federal Reserve Banks close, so most banks close too. When November 11 is a Saturday, banks stay open the Friday before.
Other federal holidays
- New Year's Fri, Jan 1
- MLK Day Mon, Jan 18
- Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15
- Memorial Day Mon, May 31
- Juneteenth Sat, Jun 19
- July 4th Sun, Jul 4
- Labor Day Mon, Sep 6
- Columbus Day Mon, Oct 11
- Thanksgiving Thu, Nov 25
- Christmas Sat, Dec 25
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