Know the Purpose and theme VETERANS DAY – UNITED STATES 11 November
Celebration Date: November 11 every year
Significance: Honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The date marks the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918.
First Observed as Armistice Day: 1919
Renamed Veterans Day: 1954
YEAR-WISE THEMES / MOTTOS
Unlike some international observances, Veterans Day does not have officially changing themes each year, but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and various organizations promote annual messages and campaigns focusing on honoring veterans, recognizing their service, and supporting their well-being. Examples of recent focuses:
2025: “Honoring All Who Served”
2024: “Saluting America’s Heroes”
2023: “Thank a Veteran, Support a Veteran”
2022: “Serving Those Who Served”
2021: “Celebrating Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice”
2020: “Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans”
2019: “A Grateful Nation Remembers Its Heroes”
