Veterans Day is approaching. This day is an annual holiday in November that honors the men and women who served in all U.S. wars, past and present.

The annual day of remembrance for veterans has been held since the First World War – then known as the Great War – when it was first called Armistice Day. became one in 10 federally recognized holidays In the 1930s. Veterans Day is often known for parades and commemorations. Many businesses also offer special deals to veterans to thank them for their service.

Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11, regardless of which day of the week it falls.

This year it fell MondayThis creates a three-day weekend.

Here’s what you need to know about Veterans Day:

Is Veterans Day a federal holiday? When will it be observed in 2024?

Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Veterans Day falls on a Monday this year. As a federal holiday, federal employees observing a federal holiday Many non-essential government services will be closed on November 11. Many schools and companies will also be closed on November 11 due to the holiday.

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

Memorial Day, November 11, was not always known as Veterans Day. Originally called “armistice dayIt marks the end of fighting in the First World War in 1918.

Armistice Day was recognized as an official holiday by Congress in 1938 and was used for the first time to honor World War I veterans. US Department of Defense. In 1954, following both World War II and the Korean War, the word “armistice” was changed to “veterans” to honor veterans of all American wars.

The day on which Veterans Day is celebrated has changed several times over the years, but President Gerald Ford carried it Let’s go back to the annual celebration on November 11th until 1978.

Is Veterans Day different from Memorial Day?

In addition to celebrating Veterans Day in two different months and two seasons, the determined purpose and Remembrance Day not the same.

Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May and is meant to honor all those who served their country and gave their lives. Veterans Day is in November and honors all veterans, living and dead, who served in any war, past or present.

How many federal holidays are there?

There are 11 federal holidays in the United States each year:

• New Year’s Day (January 1)

• Martin Luther King Jr. day (Third Monday in January)

• Presidents Day (Third Monday in February)

• Remembrance Day (Last Monday in May)

• Juneteenth (June 19)

• Independence Day (July 4)

• Labor Day (First Monday in September)

• Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)

• Veterans Day (November 11)

• Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday of November)

• christmas day (December 25)

If you work in the Washington DC metropolitan area, you get an additional vacation every four years. Opening Day It is held every fourth year on January 20. So in 2025, this will also be a day off for people in and around the nation’s capital.

Federal holiday calendar 2024-2025

Federal holiday dates for the remainder of 2024 and through 2025 are as follows:

• Veterans Day: Monday, November 11, 2024

• Thanksgiving: Thursday, 28 November 2024

• Christmas day: Wednesday, December 25, 2024

• New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20, 2025

• Presidents Day: Monday, February 17, 2025

• Remembrance Day: Monday, May 26, 2025

• Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19, 2025

• Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025

• Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025

• Columbus Day: Monday, October 13, 2025

This article first appeared in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: When is Veterans Day? Here’s what you need to know for 2024