When Is Veterans Day 2013

veteransdaySo when is Veterans Day 2013? Which date exactly is Veteran’s Day this year?

This 2013, Veterans Day is on Monday, the 11th of November. When Veterans Day falls on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated for holiday leave, and if it occurs Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be so designated.

Short Veterans Day History
Originally Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the agreement that ended World War I at 11:00 A.M., November 11, 1918, this federal holiday was changed to Veterans Day in 1954. At that time, it became a day to honor all the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Each year, special ceremonies are held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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