In 2025, Veterans Day will be observed on Tuesday, November 11. This date is fixed by law and does not change from year to year, distinguishing it from other holidays that are observed on a specific Monday of a month.
The date of November 11 holds deep historical significance as it commemorates the armistice that ended the major hostilities of World War I in 1918. The cessation of fighting occurred on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. In the United States, this date was officially established as a legal public holiday, first as Armistice Day and later renamed to honor all veterans. While the Uniform Monday Holiday Act shifted several holidays to create three-day weekends, the historical and symbolic importance of the November 11 date led Congress to return the observance of Veterans Day to its original fixed date in 1978.
Because November 11, 2025, falls on a weekday (Tuesday), the federal holiday and most public observances will take place on that day. When the date falls on a weekend, the federal government typically adjusts the paid day off for its employees. If November 11 is on a Saturday, the holiday is often observed on the preceding Friday; if it is on a Sunday, it is typically observed on the following Monday. However, the official commemorative ceremonies remain on November 11 itself.
