Armed Forces Day, 2025

The proclamation designates the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day. It invites Governors of the States, Territories, and other areas under U.S. jurisdiction to organize observances of Armed Forces Day to increase public understanding and appreciation of the military. The proclamation also encourages all Americans to display the U.S. flag at their homes and businesses on this day and to participate in local observances. This proclamation supersedes Proclamation 10762 of May 17, 2024.