Calendar date
When is Veterans Day 2024?
Monday, November 11, 2024
Monday · US week 46 · ISO week 2024-W46
This date has passed for 2024
November 2024 holidays →Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (observed)
Next 10 Veterans Day dates
Day of the week and countdown for each year — computed from the holiday rule in our database.
| Year | Date | Day | Days to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 11, 2024 | Monday | Passed |
| 2025 | November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Passed |
| 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | 91 |
| 2027 | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | 456 |
| 2028 | November 10, 2028 | Friday | 821 |
| 2029 | November 12, 2029 | Monday | 1188 |
| 2030 | November 11, 2030 | Monday | 1552 |
| 2031 | November 11, 2031 | Tuesday | 1917 |
| 2032 | November 11, 2032 | Thursday | 2283 |
| 2033 | November 11, 2033 | Friday | 2648 |
What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is a US federal holiday. Veterans Day is November 11. When November 11 falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to Friday or Monday.
Americans use this date for planning time off, travel, school events, and retail promotions. Mark it on your 2024 calendar early so team schedules and family plans stay aligned with public closures and local observances.
When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is November 11. When November 11 falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to Friday or Monday. The countdown and next-ten-years table above lists exact weekdays for 2024 and future years, including how many days remain until the next occurrence.
Floating holidays shift on the calendar; fixed dates like July 4 or December 25 stay on the same month and day every year. If the date falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to an adjacent weekday—confirm with your employer for time-off policies.
History and background
Originally Armistice Day marking the 1918 end of World War I fighting on November 11. Renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all US veterans.
Understanding the history helps explain why schools, media, and local governments schedule related events around the same season each year.
How people observe Veterans Day
Ceremonies at memorials, school assemblies, free meals for veterans at restaurants, and moment of silence at 11 a.m.
Neighborhoods and workplaces vary: some close entirely on federal holidays, while cultural observances may continue with normal business hours. Check local listings for parades, sales, or volunteer opportunities tied to this date.
Calendar planning tip
Mark November 11 and any observed weekday in 2024 for federal closures. Schedule tribute events near mid-November.
Add Veterans Day to any printable month or year grid in our editor—the same holiday engine powers this page and your customized PDF. Browse 2024 holidays, open the monthly calendars hub, or print a 2024 yearly calendar with one-click holiday markers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
Yes. November 11 honors all who served in the US armed forces. Weekend dates may shift observance to a weekday.
How is Veterans Day different from Memorial Day?
Veterans Day honors all veterans alive and deceased. Memorial Day specifically honors those who died in service.
Why observe at 11 a.m.?
The armistice ending World War I took effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.