Official Public Holiday
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is listed as a public holiday in United States.
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Official Public Holiday
Veterans Day Day
The parades are held. The flags wave. The veterans are honored. You thank them.
World Calendar Day
World Common Cup Day
A day for tea, coffee, water, juice, and the conversations that begin when someone offers another person a drink.
Regional/Cultural Day
United States Shared Umbrella Day
A day for practical kindness when weather interrupts the plan.
Regional/Cultural Day
Front Step Sweep Day
A day for the entrance that tells visitors someone cares about this place.
Regional/Cultural Day
Veterans Day Beetle Day
The soldier beetles wear red coats. They pollinate the goldenrod. They are also called leatherwings. You see them in the fields.
Regional/Cultural Day
Animals of Mayotte Day
You observe the endemic Mayotte lemur and various seabird species that nest on the island's shores. You see that dogs, cats, and occasionally parrots are the pets most frequently kept by Mayottian residents. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
Regional/Cultural Day
Products of Israel Day
You discover SodaStream, the Israeli invention that lets you carbonate water at home and has become a global phenomenon for sustainable beverage making. You understand that this brand embodies Israeli ingenuity and the nation's commitment to combining technology with everyday practicality.
Regional/Cultural Day
Veterans Day
Originally Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. In 1954, it was renamed Veterans Day to honor all veterans. In Arlington, the President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In small towns across America, the VFW posts hold ceremonies. There are 19 million veterans in the United States. The best way to honor them is to listen to them.