What?
Veterans Day is both a celebration of the contribution made by all those who have served in the Armed Forces and a means of raising public awareness of Veterans issues. It takes the form of a nationwide celebration. It is not about commemoration and therefore does not replicate Remembrance Day.

When?
Initiated in 2006 the annual UK Veterans Day sought to raise the public profile of Veterans and the support that is available for this diverse community. Although this is only the third year this annual celebration on the 27th of June is rapidly developing into a nationwide celebration through which we aim to.highlight the following key messages:

¨ All ex Service personnel are Veterans, whatever their age, background or service experience
¨ Veterans continue to contribute to society through the transferable skills they have acquired during their military career
¨ A wide range of support and advice is available to the Veterans community

Where?
As veterans are an important part of the local community, the Ministry of Defence works with a wide range of organisations and individuals throughout the country in offering advice and, in many cases, financial assistance in organising Veterans Day events. In 2007, of the 250 known local events scattered across the UK, almost half received financial assistance from the Ministry of Defence. All of these Veterans Day events recognised the importance of our ex-Service personnel and sought to place them at the heart of their communities. Within the 250 events were 17 larger flagship events in cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the year’s national event being held in Birmingham. This year, preparations have started early with 35 cities already planning flagship events.