The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting submissions for the 2026 Veterans Day Poster Contest. The deadline is April 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
This year’s theme is “Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Families.” The contest is open to everyone — professional and amateur artists alike.
The winning poster will be distributed to VA facilities, military installations, and communities nationwide. It will also serve as the cover of the official program for the Veterans Day National Observance at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 2026.
In 2025, the Veterans Day National Committee received more than 180 entries from artists across the country.
The VA notes that successful designs are typically simple, with minimal imagery and text. Updated design submission guidelines for 2026 are available on the VA website.
Source: news.va.gov/144968/attention-artists-the-2026-national-veterans-day-poster-contest-is-now-open
