How Many Days Until Veterans Day?
That's 5 weeks and 5 days
There are 40 days until Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. That is 5 weeks and 5 days — roughly 1.3 months, or 960 hours.
Counted from today (not including today). This page updates automatically — last rebuilt October 2, 2026.
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11. See the November 11th countdown for facts and history about the date itself.
Veterans Day Dates for the Next 6 Years
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | November 11, 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | November 11, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | November 11, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | November 11, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | November 11, 2031 | Tuesday |
About Veterans Day
Veterans Day, November 11, is the U.S. federal holiday honoring everyone who has served in the armed forces. It falls on the anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting in World War I.
Interesting Facts About Veterans Day
The World War I armistice took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
The holiday was first called Armistice Day and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
The official name has no apostrophe: it is a day for veterans, not one belonging to them.
Congress moved Veterans Day to a Monday in October from 1971 to 1977, then returned it to November 11 in 1978 because of the date's historical significance.
Many other countries mark November 11 as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day.
How People Celebrate Veterans Day
Attending Veterans Day parades and ceremonies
Observing the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington
Thanking veterans for their service
Wearing a red poppy
Volunteering with veterans' organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Veterans Day 2026?
As of October 2, 2026, there are 40 days until Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — that's 5 weeks and 5 days. The countdown at the top of this page updates live.
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
When is Veterans Day 2027?
Veterans Day 2027 is on Thursday, November 11, 2027.
How is the date of Veterans Day determined?
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11, so the date stays the same but the day of the week changes from year to year.