On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany, ending World War I. In 1938, November 11th became a federal holiday known as Armistice Day, then Veterans Day. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—who served our country during war and peacetime. This year, we will celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11th. November also marks National Veteran and Military Families Month.
Although disability and pension benefits are available for veterans every day of the year, it is important to be aware of the special events happening nationwide on November 11, 2025.
An official wreath-laying ceremony is held each Veterans Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony is intended to honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. ET and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. In 2024, President Joe Biden spoke at the ceremony. For a complete list of past Veterans Day speeches, click here.
Additionally, this year, 56 communities across 28 states will host VA-recognized Veterans Day observances to pay tribute to America’s heroes. Each site received Veterans Day posters, military ceremonial support from the Department of War, and a certificate from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in their event programs. A list of the approved sites for 2025 can be found here: Veterans Day National Committee selects regional sites for 2025 – VA News.
Even more parades, ceremonies, and other celebrations will be held around the country on Veterans Day. Although the VA no longer keeps a database of these events, there are in-person and streaming options in most regions.
Beyond celebrations and commemorations, there are also many deals for veterans on Veterans Day. A list of 2025 restaurant, retail, travel, and recreation deals can be found here. You may need your military ID card to access these deals. If you do not have a military ID or VA health benefits photo ID, the Veterans ID Card program allows all honorably discharged veterans to apply online and receive by mail a card meant to function as proof of service. Most businesses will accept it as proof of service.
We want to thank all of our veterans and their families on this Veterans Day. We are forever grateful for your service and sacrifice.
We are here to support our veterans!
Every day is Veterans Day at Vets National. If you have been denied VA disability benefits and are interested in appealing, we are here to help! We can guide you through the VA disability benefits process and make sure you are receiving the benefits to which you are entitled.
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