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Proclamation 10941

Armed Forces Day, 2025

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day, honoring U.S. military service members across all branches. It supersedes the prior year's proclamation and encourages flag display and local observances without imposing any binding policy requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 21839

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 90 FR 21839

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Proclaim third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day
  • Invite Governors to provide for observance within their jurisdictions
  • Call upon Americans to display U.S. flag at homes and businesses on Armed Forces Day
  • Urge citizens to attend local observances

Prior policy

  • supersedeProclamation 10762 of May 17, 2024

What to expect

Immediate

  • annual Armed Forces Day observance established for third Saturday of May

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • continuing tradition of annual Armed Forces Day recognition

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10941: Armed Forces Day, 2025 · Executive Orders