Quick answer
When is Veterans Day 2025?
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Veterans Day 2025 is Tuesday, November 11, 2025. It is a U.S. federal public holiday; banks, USPS, schools, and employers may publish their own closure details.
Open the November 2025 calendar, print a monthly PDF, or subscribe to the United States holiday calendar in Google, Apple, or Outlook.
U.S. federal public holiday. See all U.S. public holidays for a full 2025 list.
Month calendar
November 2025
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, so the month and day stay fixed while the weekday changes each year.
U.S. federal public holiday
Veterans Day is a federal public holiday in the United States; weekend observed dates can vary by institution.
What Veterans Day means in the United States
Veterans Day is November 11, a U.S. federal public holiday honoring military veterans. It is a fixed date (unlike Memorial Day’s last-Monday rule), so the weekday changes and weekend landings can create observed weekday closures for some federal and banking calendars. People often confuse it with Memorial Day; Memorial Day commemorates those who died in service, while Veterans Day honors all who served.
Federal offices and ordinary mail typically follow the holiday closure pattern. Many private employers remain open. Schools are mixed by district—some close, some stay in session with assemblies. If you need a definitive school answer, the district PDF beats any national list.
Ceremonies at monuments, cemeteries, and civic centers are common. Road closures are usually lighter than July 4, but parade cities still publish maps. Retail “Veterans Day sales” are marketing, not a government mandate.
Because Veterans Day sits in November, it can fall in the same planning month as Thanksgiving travel prep. If you are sequencing PTO, decide whether you want a short November 11 break, the Thanksgiving week, or both—do not assume coworkers are off for both.
International partners should treat November 11 carefully: some countries observe Armistice/Remembrance days with different names and closure rules. This page is the U.S. Veterans Day federal placement.
At a glance
- Fixed date: November 11; U.S. federal public holiday
- Different purpose from Memorial Day—do not swap the two in copy
- Weekend landings may produce observed weekday closures
- School and private employer recognition varies
Practical planning
- Confirm observed date with your bank if November 11 is on a weekend.
- If you attend a ceremony, check the venue’s bag and parking rules.
- If you write HR policy, state Veterans Day and Memorial Day as separate entries.
How 2025 compares to 2024
In 2024, the date was Monday, November 11, 2024; in 2025, it is Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The month and day stay fixed, while the weekday changes from Monday to Tuesday. Check the weekday when planning weekend events or an observed closure.
Last year: Monday, November 11, 2024 · This page: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Other U.S. observances in November 2025
Same month, different rules—useful when you are planning November travel or event spacing.
- Election Day — Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Thanksgiving — Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Black Friday — Friday, November 28, 2025
Weekends, time off, and scheduling
Long weekends, substitute days, and school make-up days vary. Use the exact date with your employer, school, or state calendar when planning travel and time off.
When Veterans Day falls (multi-year)
Compare exact calendar dates and weekdays from 2023 through 2032 for travel, school, and work planning.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nov 11 | Saturday |
| 2024 | Nov 11 | Monday |
| 2025 this page | Nov 11 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | Nov 11 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | Nov 11 | Thursday |
| 2028 | Nov 11 | Saturday |
| 2029 | Nov 11 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Nov 11 | Monday |
| 2031 | Nov 11 | Tuesday |
| 2032 | Nov 11 | Thursday |
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Questions about Veterans Day 2025
When is Veterans Day 2025, exactly?
Veterans Day in 2025 is Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (use your local time zone for same-day events). The date on the calendar is fixed by the U.S. rule in our guide, not a guess. If you need a single ISO-style line for travel systems, the date is 2025-11-11.
Why does Veterans Day land on that Tuesday in 2025?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, so the month and day stay fixed while the weekday changes each year. For fixed-date observances, the weekday is the part that changes from year to year. That weekday is often what determines school events, shipping deadlines, restaurant demand, travel timing, or whether a weekend observed closure applies.
How does the 2025 date compare to 2024?
In 2024, the date was Monday, November 11, 2024; in 2025, it is Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The month and day stay fixed, while the weekday changes from Monday to Tuesday. Check the weekday when planning weekend events or an observed closure.
Is Veterans Day 2025 a U.S. federal public holiday, and do banks and post offices close?
For the federal holiday calendar, Veterans Day is treated as a public holiday, which typically means U.S. federal non-essential offices are closed, and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver regular mail. Most consumer banks also close their branches, though online banking and ATMs may still work. However, your employer, your child’s school district, and your state’s court system can still differ—use Veterans Day is a federal public holiday in the United States; weekend observed dates can vary by institution. as the baseline, then confirm on your own institution’s published calendar.
What about Veterans Day in 2026—and how should I use the multi-year table?
In 2026, Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Use the table to compare several years at once and spot when the observance falls near a trip, budget cycle, or school-year boundary. Open the full year calendar to check adjacent holidays before finalizing plans.
Where can I see this day on a full U.S. holiday list and in my own calendar?
The United States public-holiday list for 2025 (with long-weekend notes) is on anycalendar.org/holidays/us. You can also open the november 2025 month view, the full 2025 year view, and use the subscribe and print tools on AnyCalendar to move these dates into Google, Apple, Outlook, or a PDF you can print.