The main point of the keyword term is the proper noun "Veterans Day." The query seeks information about this specific entity, with the rest of the phrase ("when is... coming up") serving to ask for its date. Veterans Day in the United States is observed annually on November 11. This date is fixed by law and commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War I.
The historical significance of November 11th is tied to the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany, which took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. Originally proclaimed as Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919, the U.S. Congress officially recognized it as a legal holiday in 1938, primarily to honor veterans of World War I. In 1954, following World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the act, replacing "Armistice" with "Veterans" to honor American veterans of all wars.
For observance purposes, if November 11 falls on a weekday, that day is the official federal holiday. However, if the date falls on a Saturday, the holiday is typically observed by federal and many state governments on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, the observance is moved to the following Monday. This scheduling ensures that the day of honor corresponds with a standard workday for federal employees and many other workers.
