Trump-Favored Holiday Coming Up
November 11—long known as Veterans Day—will now carry even deeper meaning for Americans.
Many workers will already have the day off from banks, post offices, and government offices, but this year, the date comes with a powerful new message from President Donald J. Trump.
Trump Expands America’s Legacy of Honor
Earlier this year, President Trump announced two new national holidays meant to celebrate the end of World War I and World War II—two defining moments when American courage saved the free world.
“America fought and won two World Wars, yet we’ve rarely given ourselves the credit we deserve,” Trump said on Truth Social. “While our Allies honor those victories every year, the United States—the very nation that made those victories possible—barely acknowledges them. That ends now.”
The first new holiday was observed on May 8, recognizing the Allied victory in World War II.
The second new holiday, which aligns with Veterans Day, commemorates the end of World War I and honors all who served.
A Day to Remember America’s Heroes
Veterans Day has been woven into America’s history since 1938. It was first known as Armistice Day, commemorating the peace accord signed on November 11, 1918, which brought an end to what the world then called the Great War.
After World War II, it was renamed Veterans Day to honor all who served our nation in uniform. Countries like Great Britain, France, Australia, and Canada also hold their own tributes—but none can match the American spirit of sacrifice and victory.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later clarified that Veterans Day will not be renamed. Instead, Trump’s new holiday will be an additional proclamation—a proud reminder that America stood tall in the darkest hours of world history.
Trump: “We Already Have Enough Days Off”
While the new commemorations are official, President Trump made clear the U.S. would not shut down for extra holidays.
“We already have too many holidays in America,” he said. “There are not enough workdays left in the year.”
So, while you’ll still enjoy Veterans Day off if your workplace observes it, the spirit of the day has grown even stronger. It’s no longer just a pause—it’s a patriotic salute to the men and women who made victory possible and kept freedom alive for generations.
Looking Ahead to Thanksgiving
And after America honors its veterans, another great national tradition is on the horizon—Thanksgiving, a time for family, faith, and gratitude for the blessings this nation enjoys thanks to those who fought to protect it.
