About Veterans Day
Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in the US armed forces. It falls every year on November 11, the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended the fighting in World War I. When it lands on a weekend, the federal day off moves to the Friday or Monday.
Veterans Day is on November 11 every year. In 2026 it lands on a Wednesday, in week 46 of the year.
How long until Veterans Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 38 days until Veterans Day 2026. That works out to 5 weeks and 3 days, or about 1 month and 7 days.
If you only count working days, there are 28 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 5 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 38 sleeps, and in hours that is about 912.
Veterans Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | 38 days |
| 2027 | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | 403 days |
| 2028 | November 11, 2028 | Saturday | 769 days |
| 2029 | November 11, 2029 | Sunday | 1,134 days |
| 2030 | November 11, 2030 | Monday | 1,499 days |
| 2031 | November 11, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,864 days |
| 2032 | November 11, 2032 | Thursday | 2,230 days |
| 2033 | November 11, 2033 | Friday | 2,595 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
What day of the week is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 falls on a Wednesday.
How many days until Veterans Day?
There are 38 days until Veterans Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is 5 weeks and 3 days away, or 5.4 weeks.
How many weekends until Veterans Day?
There are 5 weekends between now and Veterans Day.
How many business days until Veterans Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 28 business days until Veterans Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Veterans Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Veterans Day is on November 11 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Veterans Day 2027?
Veterans Day 2027 is expected on Thursday, November 11, 2027, 403 days from today.