It’s Veterans’ Day in our nation this Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. It is also a national and state holiday. Veterans’ Day began in 1926 as a holiday where military veterans both past and present are remembered for their service to our country. State and federal government offices will be closed, no mail delivered, and most financial institutions will be closed as well.

Statewide Veteran's Day Ceremony at State Capitol

OR Dept. of Veterans' Affairs release - The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in view of the Oregon State Capitol Building. This event will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests along with ceremonial elements including a color guard, singing of the national anthem, a wreath laying and the playing of “Taps.” The celebration will be hosted at the Oregon State Capitol State Park, located on Court Street Northeast in Salem — directly across the street of the front entrance of the Oregon State Capitol Building. The event is open to the public, and uncovered seating will be provided for attendees. Accessible pathways and seating areas for those needing accommodations will also be available. Attendees are reminded to plan accordingly for Oregon weather. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/odvavet. Statewide Veterans Day Events: In addition to the Capitol ceremony, ODVA maintains a Statewide Veterans Day Events Calendar highlighting local observances and community celebrations honoring Oregon’s veterans. To view events near you, visit www.oregondva.com/event-calendar. Organizations and communities hosting Veterans Day events are encouraged to submit their event for inclusion on the calendar by using the “Add Your Event” link on that page. If you have any questions, please contact ODVA at (800) 692-9666 or visit www.oregon.gov/odva.

Veterans’ Day Flyovers

According to a release, “Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Oregon Air National Guard will not be able to perform a flyover at this year’s Veterans Day event. The shutdown has temporarily paused all community outreach activities from the Portland base.” However, on the South Coast - Two F-15C Eagles will be reportedly performing a general flyover at VFW Post 966 in Brookings, at 11:00 a.m. to Commemorate Veterans Day and the ceremonies at the VFW, weather permitting. The 173rd Fighter Squadron flies out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls.