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Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day

Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: ’s the difference?

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May in honor of US military members who died while serving. Veterans Day is observed on November 11 in honor of all veterans (those who served in the military) and in commemoration of the end of both World Wars. Despite the days’ different intent, veterans and active military members are often honored on both days.

Memorial Day

noun

  1. a day set aside in the U.S. to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military: now officially observed on the last Monday in May.
  2. any of several days, as April 26, May 10, or June 3, similarly observed in various Southern states.

Veterans Day

noun

  1. November 11, a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the end of World Wars I and II and in honor of veterans of the armed services.