Veterans Day, a national holiday that honors people who have served in the armed forces, is Tuesday, Nov. 11.
The holiday originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday in 1938.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served in American wars.
There were 15.8 million veterans in the United States in 2023, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. The USPS workforce includes about 68,000 veterans.
To mark Veterans Day this year, the Postal Service will mail a certificate of appreciation and lapel pin to the home address of employees who are known to be veterans.
Additionally, on Nov. 4, the organization released a Veterans Day video message featuring Postmaster General David Steiner and other speakers.
Employees who have questions can email the USPS military team.
