2026 Military Observances and Commemorative Dates

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At Homes For Our Troops, we believe in honoring Veterans and Servicemembers every day. Throughout the year, there are designated observances and commemorative dates that provide special opportunities to recognize the sacrifices and service of military members and their families.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to plan ahead and mark these important dates on your calendar.

Here is a list of significant military observances for 2026

February
Feb. 3 – Four Chaplains Day
Feb. 19 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
March
Mar. 3 – Navy Reserve Birthday
Mar. 13 – K-9 Veterans Day
Mar. 25 – Medal of Honor Day
Mar. 29 – Vietnam Veterans Day
April
Apr. – Month of the Military Child
Apr. 5 – Gold Star Spouses Day
Apr. 14 – Air Force Reserve Birthday
Apr. 23 – Army Reserve Birthday
May
May – National Military Appreciation Month & Month of the Military Caregiver
May 1 – Silver Star Banner Day
May 8 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 13 – Children of Fallen Patriots Day
May 16 – Armed Forces Day
May 25 – Memorial Day
June
Jun. 6 – D-Day Anniversary
Jun. 14 – Flag Day & Army Birthday
Jun. 23 – Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
Jun. 27 – National PTSD Awareness Day
July
Jul. 4 – Independence Day – 250th anniversary
Jul. 27 – Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
August
Aug. 4 – Coast Guard Birthday
Aug. 7 – Purple Heart Day
Aug. 29 – Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
September
Sept. 11 – Patriot Day – 25th anniversary
Sept. 18 – Air Force Birthday
Sept. 19 – POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sept. 27 – Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
October
Oct. 13 – Navy Birthday
Oct. 26 – National Day of the Deployed
November
Nov. – Military Family Month & Warrior Care Month
Nov. 10 – Marine Corps Birthday
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
December
Dec. 7 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec. 13 – National Guard Birthday
Dec. 20 – Space Force Birthday
Dec. 20 – National Wreaths Across America Day

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