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Dunkin’: If you run on Dunkin’, be sure to grab your free doughnut on Veterans Day. Einstein Bros. Bagels: Order a free hot or iced coffee of any size with your purchase on November 11. Tim ... Veteranendag (Veterans' Day) is the Netherlands ' annual day of remembrance for the country's servicemen. [1] Since 2005 it has been organized on the birthday of the late Prince Bernhard. [2] It is held on the last Saturday of June. Dutch veterans qualify for a Veterans’ Card, entitling them to certain benefits, like a free subscription to the veterans’ monthly magazine Checkpoint. Veterans can apply for their card to the Netherlands Veterans Institute. More than 100,000 veterans who have dedicated their lives to peace since World War II were once again honored this Saturday on Veterans Day in The Hague. Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the chairman of the National Committee Veterans Day Jaap Smit gave a speech. According to the Dutch government, Veterans Day is "a tribute to all veterans who have served from World War II to the missions of today." The aim is to promote "social recognition and appreciation" for veterans. The 20th edition of Veterans Day was held in the Hague on Saturday. King Willem-Alexander took part in the parade on the Kneuterdijk. Nearly 4,000 veterans and soldiers marched as usual from the Malieveld and back, followed by army vehicles. Nederlandse Veteranendag 2024. His Majesty the King and Prime Minister Rutte will attend the 20th edition of Veterans Day in the Hague on Saturday, June 29. This is a tribute to the more than 100,000 Dutch veterans who have served in the service of peace. The Netherlands has more than 110,000 veterans – young and old, male and female – who have served in the service of peace. As a tribute to the veterans, the National Veterans Day Committee organizes the Dutch Veterans Day in The Hague every last Saturday in June. One of the ways that we demonstrate our recognition and appreciation of veterans and their families is by organising activities such as the annual Dutch Veterans Day on the last Saturday in June in The Hague.