Feb. 3, 2026 – Four Chaplains Day – A Day to remember the four U.S. Army chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice when the USAT Dorchester sank during World War II.

Feb. 19, 2026 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday

March 3, 2026 – Navy Reserve Birthday

March 13, 2026 – K-9 Veterans Day – The date is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps and a day to honor their service.

March 25, 2026 – Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.

March 29, 2026 – Vietnam Veterans Day – A national holiday to recognize and honor Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War.

April 5, 2026 – Gold Star Spouses Day – A Day dedicated to those whose spouses gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military or as a result of service-connected injuries or illness.

April 14, 2026 – Air Force Reserve Birthday

April 23, 2026 – Army Reserve Birthday

May 1, 2026 – Silver Star Banner Day – Per Congressional resolution, it is an “Official Day to honor wounded, ill, and injured Veterans”.

May 8, 2026 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day – This date recognizes the service and sacrifices of military spouses.

May 13, 2026 – Children of Fallen Patriots Day – A Day to honor the children left behind by the brave men and women who gave their lives while defending our freedom.

May 16, 2026 – Armed Forces Day – Observed on the third Saturday every May, this is a day dedicated to paying tribute to men and women currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day – A solemn occasion to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military.

June 6, 2026 – Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy, France, now known as D-Day.

June 14, 2026 – Flag Day – A Day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.

June 14, 2026 – Army Birthday

June 23, 2026 – Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday

June 27, 2026 – National PTSD Awareness Day – A Day to bring awareness about issues related to PTSD.

July 4, 2026 – Independence Day

July 27, 2026 – Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

Aug. 4, 2026 – Coast Guard Birthday

Aug. 7, 2026 – Purple Heart Day – A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Aug. 29, 2026 – Marine Forces Reserve Birthday

Sept. 11, 2026 – Patriot Day – An annual observance to remember and honor those who were injured or killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Sept. 18, 2026 – Air Force Birthday

Sept. 18, 2026 – POW/MIA Recognition Day

Sept. 27, 2026 – Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day – A Day to honor the families of fallen Servicemembers.

Oct. 13, 2026 – Navy Birthday

Oct. 26, 2026 – National Day of the Deployed

Nov. 10, 2026 – Marine Corps Birthday

Nov. 11, 2026 – Veterans Day – A day to thank military Veterans for their service.

Dec. 7, 2026 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The anniversary of the attack that brought the U.S. into World War II.

Dec. 13, 2026 – National Guard Birthday

Dec. 19, 2026 – National Wreaths Across America Day

Dec. 20, 2026 – Space Force Birthday

Significant Military Months

April – Month of the Military Child

May – National Military Appreciation Month

May – Month of the Military Caregiver

November – Military Family Month, Warrior Care Month