Veterans Day 2026 and 2027
Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 11, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | No |
| 2027 | November 11, 2027 | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | No |
Rule: November 11 every year. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Veterans Day
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of the First World War on November 11, 1918, and was renamed in 1954. It briefly moved to a Monday under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act but returned to November 11 in 1978, so it can fall on any day of the week.
Are schools closed on Veterans Day 2026?
All calendarsOn November 11, 2026, 11 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 17 districts list no closure for that day. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Nov 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Veterans Day |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Veterans Day |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Closed Veterans Day |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Closed Veterans Day |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Closed Veterans Day |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed Veterans Day |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Closed Veterans Day |
| New York City | New York | Closed Veterans Day |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed Fall Holiday |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Veterans Day |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Veterans Day |
| Aldine ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Atlanta | Georgia | No closure listed |
| Austin ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Chicago | Illinois | No closure listed |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | No closure listed |
| Detroit | Michigan | No closure listed |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Fulton County | Georgia | No closure listed |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | No closure listed |
| Houston ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Howard County | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | No closure listed |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | No closure listed |
What closes on Veterans Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Frequently asked questions
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The rule is: november 11 every year.
When is Veterans Day 2027?
Veterans Day 2027 is on Thursday, November 11, 2027. The rule is: november 11 every year.
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: november 11 every year. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Veterans Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On November 11, 2026, 11 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 17 districts list no closure for that day. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on Veterans Day?
Most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve schedule and close on the observed date. Transfers and payroll credits scheduled for that day usually move to the next business day.