when was veterans day

Veterans Day in the United States is observed every year on November 11.

Date and origin

• Veterans Day is an annual federal holiday held on November 11 to honor all U.S. military veterans.

• The date marks the anniversary of the armistice that ended major fighting in World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

How the holiday is observed

• The legal holiday is always November 11, but if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, federal offices typically close on the adjacent Friday or Monday.

• Many communities hold parades, ceremonies, and moments of silence to thank veterans for their service, sometimes on the closest weekend to allow more people to attend.

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