Veterans Day
Arlington National Cemetery — Arlington, Virginia — 11/11/2026
Resources and Information
- America’s 250th Anniversary
- Check Out the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs YouTube Channel
- Download VA radio public service announcements
- Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide
- Current and past Veterans Day posters can be viewed at the Veterans Day Poster Gallery on Flickr.
- A high-resolution version of the 2026 Veterans Day poster can be downloaded here.
National Veterans Day Ceremony
The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
View information about ceremonies held at Arlington National Cemetery.
Veterans Day Regional Sites
The Veterans Day National Committee recognizes select Veterans Day observances throughout the country that represent fitting tributes to America’s heroes and serve as models for other communities to follow in planning their own observances. Learn more about how your community can apply to become a designated regional site.
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Veterans Day Poster Competition
Veterans Day Poster Competition
Each year, VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) work together to select a poster to help tell the story of service, sacrifice and gratitude on Veterans Day.
The poster that will represent Veterans Day this year brings together the enduring symbols of our Nation’s history with the continued legacy of military service, and recognizes America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s design combines the modern American flag with an early American flag, visually connecting the founding of the United States with the generations of Veterans who have defended its freedoms.
The poster will be displayed in VA facilities, military installations and municipal buildings across America. It will also serve as the cover of the official program for the Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 2026.
Veterans Day National Committee
The Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) is made of almost 50 Veteran Serving Organizations that oversee national planning and coordination of the Veterans Day observance.
Non-profit Veterans organizations that are national in scope, of good reputation, in existence and involved with Veterans for a minimum of five (5) years, and dedicated to a wide range of Veteran’s issues can apply for Membership on the Veterans Day National Committee.
2026 Membership Application request are due by: June 2, 2026.
- VDNC Application
- VDNC History and Membership
- VDNC By-laws
- History of Veterans Day
- Veterans Day Facts
For questions and more information about Veterans Day Observances, please contact the Veterans Day Coordinator.
