Countdown
Days until Veterans Day
Veterans Day is November 11. Countdown to the next November 11 — a federal holiday honoring all who served in the US Armed Forces.
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Anchor date: Wednesday, November 11, 1970 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Veterans Day is in 0 years, 3 months, and 9 days (100 total days) — next date Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Quick facts
- Date
- November 11
- Federal holiday
- Yes (observance may shift weekends)
- Honors
- All US military veterans
- Origin
- Armistice Day (WWI), later Veterans Day
- Related spring holiday
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-11-11
· recurrence: yearly-fixed · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1918 Armistice ends World War I fighting (Nov 11).
- 1919–1938 Armistice Day observances take hold in the U.S.
- 1954 Armistice Day is renamed Veterans Day to honor all who served.
- Each Nov 11 Ceremonies nationwide; Thanksgiving follows later in the month.
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FAQ
Veterans Day vs Memorial Day?
Veterans Day thanks all who served. Memorial Day remembers those who died in service.
Why November 11?
It marks the World War I armistice anniversary (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918).
Does the federal observance always fall on Nov 11?
The commemorative date is Nov 11; when it falls on a weekend, federal workers may observe Friday or Monday.
Where to find ceremonies?
Check local community calendars; navigate regions via US5 state and ZIP pages.