Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11th. For the current year, November 11, 2024, falls on a Monday. The core of this query revolves around the proper noun "Veterans Day" and seeks its specific temporal placement within the calendar year.
The date is fixed on November 11th to commemorate the armistice that ended World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Unlike holidays that were moved to create three-day weekends under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day was returned to its original date by law in 1978 due to its historical importance. This distinction is the primary reason the observance does not shift dates annually.
When November 11th occurs on a weekday, as it does this year, federal government offices and many schools and businesses close on that specific day. If the date falls on a Saturday, the observance for federal employees is typically the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is designated as the public holiday. For 2024, the official date and the day of public observance are the same: Monday, November 11th.
