what holiday is nov 11

Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year and is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring military veterans. It commemorates the armistice signed on November 11, 1918, which ended World War I, and was later expanded to honor all U.S. veterans of any conflict. In practice, it means many government offices close, and ceremonies and parades take place across the country. If November 11 falls on a weekend, some institutions may observe the holiday on the adjacent weekday.