Veterans Day Countdown
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
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About Veterans Day
Veterans Day honors all who have served in the US armed forces. The date preserves the WWI armistice moment: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
The story behind Veterans Day
The moment it commemorates is exact: the armistice ending World War I took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918. A year later, President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day; in 1954, after WWII and Korea, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars.
The red poppy of remembrance comes from a poem written in a field hospital. "In Flanders Fields" — penned in 1915 by Canadian doctor John McCrae amid the poppies that bloomed over churned Belgian battlefields — inspired the artificial poppies veterans still sell and wear each November.
There is a national ceremony precision: at Arlington National Cemetery, a wreath is laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at exactly 11 a.m., followed by 21-gun salutes. Across the country, veterans' organizations hold parades and services on the same hour worldwide.
Veterans Day dates 2027–2030
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday | November 11, 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday | November 11, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday | November 11, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday | November 11, 2030 |
Veterans Day facts
- Veterans Day is fixed on November 11 — the anniversary of the WWI armistice at 11 a.m. in 1918.
- It honors all US veterans, living and deceased — distinct from Memorial Day.
- The UK and Canada observe Remembrance Day the same date, with red poppies.
- A national ceremony is held each year at Arlington National Cemetery at exactly 11 a.m.
When is Veterans Day 2027?
Veterans Day 2027 falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027.
How many days until Veterans Day 2027?
The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining, ticking in your local timezone. The table on this page lists exact dates through 2030.
Is the countdown accurate?
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