President Proclaims November 11, 2026 as Veterans Day
The proclamation directs federal, state and local officials to observe the legal holiday and outlines VA achievements and housing goals effective immediately
On November 10, 2026, the President issued Proclamation 11081 designating November 11, 2026 as Veterans Day, a legal public holiday under 5 U.S.C. 6103(a). The proclamation urges federal, state and local officials to display the United States flag and to hold patriotic activities in their communities.
The proclamation notes that the Department of Veterans Affairs processed a record 3.1 million disability claims this year and reduced the claims backlog by more than 70 percent. It also cites the opening of 47 new health-care facilities to expand access for veterans nationwide.
The President references the National Center for Warrior Independence, established last year with a goal of housing up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028. The proclamation reports that nearly 52,000 homeless veterans were housed last year, the most in seven years.
An executive order signed in September is highlighted for accelerating veterans' access to benefits and employment opportunities through modernized data management and sharing between the VA and the Department of War.
The proclamation concludes with a call for Americans to reflect on veterans' sacrifice and gratitude, and is signed by the President on November 10, 2026. The notice appears in the Federal Register as FR Doc 2026-23348, filed November 13, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.
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