November 11th
To thank veterans for serving our country.
There is no law that requires them to observe certain holidays.
November 11
Veterans Day this year is on November 11
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 each year.
armistice day
No. Memorial Day is one of the six holidays that fedex does observe, and they make no deliveries or pickups.
Memorial Day
Yes. Veterans Day observed in Port St. Lucie as a national holiday. For all except 2005, Veterans Day observes in mine hill as an Observance. Veterans Day observes in mine hill as a National Holiday for 2005 Only.
Canada and the US celebrate Veterans Day. Other countries have similar observances, some on November 11th, others on different days. They are all in tribute to the millions that have served their countries in the armed forces.
Colleges may or may not have Veterans Day off, as it varies depending on the institution. Some colleges choose to observe Veterans Day as a holiday and give students and staff the day off, while others may have classes and activities as usual. It is important to check with your specific college to see if they have Veterans Day off.
Veteran's Day was originally "Armistice Day", because on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice ended WWI.