When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is always November 11. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and in 2027 it's on Thursday, November 11, 2027. When this page was last updated, on October 12, 2026, there were 30 days to go, which is about 4 weeks and 2 days. The counter at the top keeps ticking down in real time on your device, so it's always current.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 11 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | November 11 | Thursday |
A little history
Veterans Day started as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I fighting at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In 1954 it was renamed to honor American veterans of all wars. Many other countries mark the same date as Remembrance Day.
How people celebrate
Parades, ceremonies at memorials and a moment of silence at 11 a.m. are common. Lots of restaurants offer free meals or discounts for veterans that day; bring your military ID or proof of service. If you know a veteran, a simple 'thank you' message means more than you'd think.
Closures and practical notes
Federal offices, banks and post offices are closed, but the stock market is open and many businesses and schools operate normally.
Planning tips
It's an official US federal holiday, so plan around closures: banks, post offices and government offices shut, and mail doesn't go out. If you need to send a package or sort out paperwork, do it a couple of days before.
Long weekends mean busy roads. If you're driving, leaving early in the morning or late at night beats sitting in holiday traffic, and booking hotels two or three weeks out usually gets better prices.
How the countdown works
We count full calendar days from today's date to the holiday, using the clock on your own phone or computer, so it matches your local time zone. On the day itself the counter switches to the next year's date. Want to count to a birthday or deadline instead? Our days until any date page does that in one tap.
Frequently asked questions
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
What day of the week is Veterans Day in 2027?
It's a Thursday (November 11, 2027).
Is it Veterans Day or Veteran's Day?
The official spelling is Veterans Day, without an apostrophe.