When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — the US federal holiday on November 11 honoring military veterans.
Veterans Day 2026
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Veterans Day is a US federal holiday observed every November 11. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It honors all who have served in the US Armed Forces — living veterans as well as those who served in past conflicts.
The date commemorates the armistice that ended World War I fighting on November 11, 1918. It was originally called Armistice Day in the US and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. When November 11 falls on a weekend, federal in-lieu observance may shift for some workers, but the legal holiday date remains the 11th.
Do not confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day (last Monday in May), which specifically remembers those who died in service. Both belong on a serious household calendar; they answer different questions.
How the date is calculated
Veterans Day is a fixed federal date: November 11. For 2026 that is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Federal offices follow OPM guidance for weekend in-lieu days; It's Calendar labels the calendar date November 11 itself. See also the 2026 holidays list and US Holidays Marked monthly templates.
Veterans Day vs Memorial Day
Veterans Day 2026 thanks those who served. Memorial Day mourns the fallen. Keeping both on a wall calendar prevents the common mix-up when families schedule travel or school projects in May vs November.
- Date Always November 11 in the United States.
- Origin Armistice of World War I — 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918.
- Rename Armistice Day → Veterans Day (1954).
- Federal US federal holiday — many banks and federal offices close.
Plan around Veterans Day 2026
- Expect USPS, banks, and many federal offices to close for Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday, November 11, 2026).
- Mark school and parade schedules early — local ceremonies often run morning hours on the 11th.
- If November 11 is a Saturday or Sunday, check your employer’s in-lieu Monday/Friday policy.
- Print November with the holidays template so Veterans Day sits next to Thanksgiving planning weeks.
Print this month
Open the November 2026 printable and choose the holidays-marked template so the day is labeled in-cell. Prefer a wall overview? Grab the 2026 yearly poster or plan ahead with 2027 yearly. Need a closer zoom? Use the weekly planner pack for the days around Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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FAQ
What date is Veterans Day in 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (November 11).
Is Veterans Day the same as Memorial Day?
No. Veterans Day (Nov 11) honors all who served. Memorial Day (last Monday in May) remembers those who died in service.
Will mail run on Veterans Day 2026?
USPS typically does not deliver on federal holidays. Confirm locally for package pickup options.
Which printable calendar should I use for Veterans Day 2026?
Download the November 2026 printable calendar and choose the US Holidays Marked template so the day is labeled in-cell.
Does this page change every year?
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