What is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is a national holiday in November that thanks people who served in the U.S. armed forces, in wartime or peacetime. Many communities hold ceremonies, parades, or moments of silence to recognize their service and sacrifice.

Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11. It honors all people who served in the U.S. armed forces, whether they served in wartime or peacetime. Many communities mark it with ceremonies, parades, and moments of thanks.