Armistice Day

British

noun

US name: Veterans Day. the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I, on Nov 11, 1918, now kept on Remembrance Sunday See also Remembrance Sunday

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Other countries have their own days of remembrance, such as Australia’s Anzac Day, the U.K.’s Remembrance Sunday, and France’s Armistice Day.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

In the years following, Americans honored the anniversary of the ceasefire by celebrating Armistice Day.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

The remains of an unidentified soldier were buried at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day 1920.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Events will take place around the country to mark Remembrance Sunday, which is observed on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day on 11 November - when World War One ended in 1918.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

At the end of the week, Leafie badgered me into going into Wolf Point for the Armistice Day pageant.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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