The US military observes federal holidays. These are the federal holidays for 2025:
New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1st
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20th
Presidents' Day: Monday, February 17th
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26th
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Thursday, June 19th
Independence Day: Friday, July 4th
Labor Day: Monday, September 1st
Columbus Day: Monday, October 13th
Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27th
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25th
Additionally, the military may observe other specific military holidays and observances throughout the year. These can vary depending on the branch of service and specific unit.
For more detailed information on specific military holidays and observances, it's best to consult with your military unit or refer to official military guidelines.
Here’s a list of **U.S. military-related holidays** for 2025. These holidays honor the service and sacrifice of military personnel and their families:
### **January**
- **National Guard Birthday** - January 13
### **February**
- **Four Chaplains Day** - February 3
(Honors the bravery of four U.S. Army chaplains during WWII.)
- **USO Birthday** - February 4
### **March**
- **Navy Reserve Birthday** - March 3
- **K9 Veterans Day** - March 13
(Recognizes military working dogs and their handlers.)
- **Medal of Honor Day** - March 25
### **April**
- **Month of the Military Child** (all month)
- **Gold Star Spouses Day** - April 5
- **Military Brats Day** - April 30
### **May**
- **Silver Star Service Banner Day** - May 1
- **Military Spouse Appreciation Day** - May 9 (Friday before Mother’s Day)
- **Armed Forces Day** - May 17 (Third Saturday in May)
- **Memorial Day** - May 26 (Last Monday in May)
### **June**
- **Flag Day** - June 14
(Commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag, honoring its significance to the military.)
### **July**
- **Independence Day** - July 4
(Celebrates the nation's freedom, heavily connected with military contributions.)
### **August**
- **Coast Guard Birthday** - August 4
- **Purple Heart Day** - August 7
### **September**
- **Patriot Day** - September 11
(Honors victims of the 9/11 attacks and military response.)
- **Air Force Birthday** - September 18
- **Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day** - September 28 (Last Sunday in September)
### **October**
- **Navy Birthday** - October 13
### **November**
- **Marine Corps Birthday** - November 10
- **Veterans Day** - November 11
(Honors all U.S. military veterans.)
### **December**
- **National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day** - December 7
(Remembers the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.)
- **Space Force Birthday** - December 20
These holidays are opportunities to reflect on the dedication and sacrifices of military members and their families. Do you want to expand on any of these holidays for a blog or website?
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