Chartiers Valley kindergarten student Kiani Greene poses for a picture with her parents, Krystin and Devin Greene, during the Primary School’s Veterans Day Tea on Nov. 14.

Veterans Day is on Nov. 11 every year, regardless of what day of the week it falls. This year, it falls on a Saturday. Here's what to know about Veterans Day as a federal holiday.

The day was first recognized by Congress in 1926, and became an official holiday in 1938, when it was known as "Armistice Day" and was primarily meant to celebrate World War I veterans.

Celebrated every November, Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. military. The federal holiday is observed on Nov. 11, the day World War I ended in 1918.

Veterans Day is on Nov. 11 every year, regardless of what day of the week it falls. This year, it falls on a Monday , which creates a three-day weekend. Here's what to know about Veterans Day: ...

WASHINGTON — Veterans Day, which is the annual celebration honoring those who have served in the U.S. military, has arrived. The federal holiday on Monday, Nov. 11 is linked to the end of World ...

Veterans Day marks when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to end war hostilities, with the fighting ending on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Veterans Day is Nov. 11, which falls on a Saturday this year. So, for many Friday will be the day Americans will honor those who put their lives on the line for their country.