Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal and state holiday in all states, it falls on November 11—the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.
- Official name Veterans Day
(not to be confused with Veteran's Day or Veterans' Day) - Significance Honors the 24.9 million military
veterans in the United States - Date November 11 (or nearest weekday)
- Observances Parades, school history projects—and doh!
banks are closed.
