Honoring Veterans: Understanding the Importance and Recognition of Veterans Day

Veterans Day, which is traditionally observed on November 11th, will be observed on Friday, November 10th in 2023 since the 11th falls on a Saturday. This federal holiday honors the service of American veterans and includes a national memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Government offices and federal institutions will be closed, and entrance fees at national parks will be waived on Saturday, November 11th. The origins of Veterans Day can be traced back to the end of World War I, and it was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1938.