The subject of the query, the proper noun "Veterans Day," is a U.S. federal holiday fixed to the specific date of November 11th each year. The use of the adverb "usually" in the query likely stems from confusion with other holidays that shift dates, but the observance of Veterans Day is consistently tied to this single, historically significant date.
The selection of November 11th commemorates the armistice that ended the fighting of World War I in 1918, which took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was officially renamed in 1954 to honor veterans of all American wars. There was a brief period, from 1971 to 1977, when the holiday was moved to the fourth Monday in October as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. However, due to the date's profound historical importance, federal law returned the official observance to the fixed date of November 11th in 1978, where it has remained since.
For practical purposes of federal and government functions, if November 11th falls on a Saturday, the holiday is typically observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. This practice ensures a designated day off for workers but does not change the official date of the holiday itself, which remains November 11th.
