Veterans Day 2026
There are 11 days until Veterans Day 2026 — Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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About Veterans Day 2026
Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday on November 11 honoring all U.S. military veterans, living and dead. Federal offices, post offices and banks close, and nearly every state closes state offices, but the stock market trades and many businesses stay open.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Veterans Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after Veterans Day 2026
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends | Observance |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Election Day | State holiday |
| Nov 3 | Tue | General Election Day | State holiday |
| Nov 5 | Thu | Return Day | State holiday |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving | State holiday |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Date rule
- November 11, fixed (observed Friday or Monday when it falls on a weekend)
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. § 6103); state holiday in every state except Wisconsin
- Honors
- All U.S. military veterans, living and dead
- Commemorates
- The World War I armistice, effective 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918
- History
- Armistice Day proclaimed 1919; legal holiday 1938; renamed Veterans Day 1954
Frequently asked questions
What day is Veterans Day in 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Is Veterans Day a day off in 2026?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Veterans Day 2026?
There are 11 days until Veterans Day 2026 (November 11, 2026) as of today.