State and local governments, schools and non-governmental businesses are not required to close and may decide to remain open or closed. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, they are closed on Monday November 12. If Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, they are closed on Friday November 10. Federal Government offices are closed on November 11. This is to enable more people to attend and participate in the events. However, if it falls on a week day, many communities hold their celebrations on the weekend closest to this date. Veterans Day is officially observed on November 11. Some schools are closed on Veterans Day, while others do not close, but choose to mark the occasion with special assemblies or other activities. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am.
It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. Veterans Day honors those who served the United States in all wars, especially veterans. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. Thu, Thu, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Texasįederal Holiday State Holiday 48 states and 1 federal district
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