Veterans Day 2025
Veterans Day 2025 falls on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Federal holiday honoring all U.S. military veterans who served in the armed forces This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to plan and celebrate this important holiday.
📅 Tuesday November 11, 2025
🗓️ Day 315 of 2025
📍 Week 46 of 2025
🇺🇸 Federal holiday
👨👩👧👦 Family celebration
🎉 National observance
Veterans Day 2025 Complete Guide
🗓️ Date & Information
- Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Day of Year: 315 of 365
- Week Number: 46
- Quarter: Q4 2025
- Federal Holiday: Yes
- Business Day: No (federal offices closed)
🎉 Traditions & Celebrations
- Veterans Day parades and ceremonies
- Visiting veterans' hospitals
- Moment of silence at 11:11 AM
- Thanking veterans for their service
- Educational programs about military service
- Displaying American flags
📋 Veterans Day 2025 Planning Guide
📅 2 Weeks Before
- Attend local Veterans Day ceremonies
- Visit or volunteer at VA hospitals
- Check local event schedules
- Make reservations if needed
- Confirm guest lists and invitations
📅 1 Week Before
- Thank veterans in your community
- Learn about military history
- Confirm all arrangements
- Prepare decorations
- Review celebration timeline
📅 Day Before
- Support veterans' organizations
- Teach children about military service
- Prepare any special foods
- Set up decorations
- Get everything ready for celebration
📅 Holiday Day
- Enjoy the holiday celebration
- Participate in traditions
- Spend time with family and friends
- Take photos and create memories
- Reflect on the holiday's meaning
📜 Historical Background
History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of World War I. It was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all U.S. veterans.
When is Veterans Day celebrated?
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 in 2025, falling on a Tuesday. This makes it a mid-week celebration.
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States. Federal offices, banks, and many businesses are closed. Some states and localities may have additional observances.
🎯 Activities and Ideas
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
- Plan family gatherings and meals
- Create holiday traditions
- Teach children about the holiday's meaning
- Take family photos
- Share stories and memories
🏘️ Community Events
- Attend local parades and festivals
- Participate in community service
- Visit historical sites and museums
- Join neighborhood celebrations
- Support local businesses and events
🎨 Creative Activities
- Create holiday decorations
- Make themed crafts and art
- Write cards or letters
- Document the celebration
- Start new family traditions