President Trump on Monday officially declared national holidays on November 11 and May 8 to commemorate American victories in World War I and World War II. In a post on social media, he emphasized that the United States should be proud of its military triumphs and take time to formally celebrate them, much like other nations already do.
He wrote that although the U.S. played a central role in winning both wars, it has never truly taken credit for its accomplishments. “We won two World Wars, but we never took credit for it Everyone else does!” Trump stated on Truth Social. He pointed out that Allied countries around the world mark these occasions, but the United States, despite being instrumental in both victories, has largely overlooked formal recognition.
Trump announced that November 11 would serve as a national holiday in honor of the World War I Armistice, signed in 1918, and May 8 would be designated to celebrate Victory in Europe Day from World War II, originally marked in 1945.
However, he clarified that these holidays would not result in federal office closures or mandated time off, noting that the U.S. already has “too many Holidays in America There are not enough days left in the year.”
November 11 is already recognized as Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Trump’s new designation appears to repurpose the day to more specifically highlight America’s role in World War I, while introducing May 8 as a new day of remembrance for World War II.
Last week, Trump previewed the decision, stating his intent to rename Veterans Day as “Victory Day for World War I” and to establish a separate date for the WWII celebration. The move is consistent with his broader push to revive patriotic observances and highlight moments of American military strength and unity.
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