Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11th to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It is distinct from Memorial Day, which is observed in May and commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who have died while in military service. Veterans Day is a day to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Veterans Day is always observed officially on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. When Veterans Day falls on a weekend, such as a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on the preceding Friday. This means that federal employees will observe the holiday on Friday, and many non-essential government services will be closed. Many schools and companies also close on the observed day.
In summary, Veterans Day observed means that it is a day set aside to thank and honor all those who have served honorably in the military, both in wartime and peacetime, and it is observed on November 11th each year, with the federal holiday being observed on the closest weekday when November 11th falls on a weekend.
