Veterans Day
United States · 2026
Veterans Dayについて
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on November 11th, honoring all American military veterans — those who have served in any branch of the US Armed Forces. It coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day observed in other countries.
The holiday originated as Armistice Day, marking the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, ending World War I. The US Congress officially recognized it as a federal holiday in 1938.
After World War II and the Korean War, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor American veterans of all wars, not just World War I.
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- 日付 2026
- 2026年11月11日
- 曜日
- 水曜日
- 種類
- Public
- 範囲
- 全国
- 固定日
- いいえ — 毎年日付が変わる
- 伝統
- Wreath laying at memorials · Military parades · Moment of silence at 11 AM · Veteran discounts and recognition
Veterans Dayはいつですか？
| 年 | 日付 | 曜日 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025年11月11日 | 火曜日 |
| 2026今年 | 2026年11月11日 | 水曜日 |
| 2027 | 2027年11月11日 | 木曜日 |
Veterans Dayはどのように祝われますか？
Veterans Day is marked by parades, ceremonies at war memorials, and services at veterans' cemeteries. A national ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:00 AM. The President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Many businesses and organizations offer special discounts and free meals to veterans and active military personnel. Schools hold programs educating students about the service and sacrifice of American veterans.
ご存知ですか？
- •Veterans Day is always November 11th, unlike Memorial Day and Labor Day which are on floating Mondays.
- •The armistice ending WWI was signed at 5:45 AM on November 11, 1918, but took effect at 11:00 AM — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
- •Over 19 million living US veterans are honored on Veterans Day.
- •Veterans Day honors living veterans; Memorial Day honors those who died in military service.
- •In 1968, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October but returned to November 11th in 1978 due to public preference.