In the United States, Veterans Day in 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, November 11. The date is a fixed federal holiday, meaning it occurs on the same date each year regardless of the day of the week.
The date of November 11 holds historical significance as it commemorates the armistice that ended the major hostilities of World War I. This cessation of fighting occurred at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was officially renamed in 1954 by an act of Congress to honor the veterans of all American wars. While the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 temporarily moved the observance to a Monday, widespread public emphasis on its historical origins led to the holiday's official return to the fixed date of November 11 in 1978.
As November 11, 2025, falls on a Tuesday, federal and state government offices, courts, and many public schools will be closed midweek. Unlike holidays that are part of a three-day weekend, this mid-week observance focuses commemorative events and ceremonies specifically on the historically significant date, ensuring that the focus remains on honoring military veterans.
