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Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11, and towns across Sussex County, New Jersey are marking it with ceremonies in Byram and Montague, a field of flags on the lawn of the Newton Municipal Building and a December wreath laying at the veterans cemetery in Sparta. Our team pulled together every Sussex County Veterans Day event we could confirm on a town, county or organizer page for 2026, so you can pick a ceremony and say thank you in person.
We will keep this list honest: if a town has not posted its 2026 plans on its own site yet, we left it out rather than guess. Check back with your local municipal building or post if you do not see your town below.
Veterans Day 2026 in Sussex County at a Glance
- What: Veterans Day ceremonies, a flag display and related tributes to local veterans
- Where: Byram, Montague, Newton and Sparta, plus county services based in Newton and Franklin
- When: Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026; related events run from Saturday, November 7 through Saturday, December 19
- Cost: The ceremonies listed here are free and open to the public
- County info: Sussex County Veterans Services
Already Happened: Sussex County’s Salute to Military Veterans
The season kicked off on Sunday, November 1, 2026 with the county’s 26th Annual Salute to Military Veterans Parade in the Richards Building at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, the Division of Senior Services and the Veterans Committee planned a program with a parade of veterans from every branch, student essay readings, a POW and MIA remembrance and a 21 gun salute by members of the Ogdensburg VFW. If you missed it, our Salute to Veterans Sussex County 2026 guide has the full rundown, and it is worth putting on next year’s calendar.
Newton: Flags of Honor on the Municipal Building Lawn
The Town of Newton is sponsoring its 2026 Flags of Honor, a display of American flags on the lawn of the Newton Municipal Building at 39 Trinity Street. Each flag is dedicated to a veteran, and the flags stay up throughout the month of November, so you can stop by any time to see them.
- Dedication ceremony: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Newton Municipal Building, rain or shine
- Who is welcome: All honorees, families and residents
- Supports: Flag adoptions benefit Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans program, which provides housing support for homeless and disabled veterans
- Questions: Town of Newton Recreation Department, 973-383-3521 ext. 247
The adoption deadline for a 2026 flag was November 1, so check with the Recreation Department if you still want to honor someone this year. Newton is also running its Hometown Heroes Banner Program, which puts banners honoring veterans, active military members and local fire, police and community heroes on display around town. Applications are due by Monday, December 21, 2026, and approved banners go up in spring 2027. While you are in town, our things to do in Newton guide has ideas for lunch and a walk around the Green.
Montague: Township Veterans Day Ceremony
Montague Township is holding its Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Montague Community Center, 275 Clove Road. Holding it on the Saturday before the holiday makes it easier for families and working veterans to attend. Details are posted on the Montague Township website.
Montague sits at the very top of the state, so the drive up Route 23 takes you right past High Point State Park, where the 220 foot High Point Monument is dedicated to New Jersey veterans of all wars. It is a fitting stop on the same morning.
Byram: Veterans Day Service at the Roseville School and Museum
Byram Township will hold its Veterans Day service on Veterans Day itself, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11 a.m., at the Roseville School and Museum, 10 Mansfield Drive. Mayor Rubenstein is hosting, and the whole Byram community is invited to pay tribute to local veterans and recognize their courage, dedication and sacrifice. The township posted the flyer on the Byram Township website.
After the service, our list of the best restaurants in Byram is a good place to find a spot to take a veteran in your family out for lunch.
Sparta: Wreaths Across America at the Veterans Cemetery
The tributes continue into December. Wreaths Across America will hold its wreath laying ceremony at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 75 North Church Road in Sparta, on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at noon. Wreath placement on the graves follows right after the ceremony. Sponsorship details are on the Wreaths Across America page for the cemetery. Pair it with a stop from our things to do in Sparta guide.
What Is Closed on Veterans Day in Sussex County
Sussex County administrative offices are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to the county calendar. Federal offices and most banks also close for the federal holiday. Town halls set their own schedules, so call ahead before you plan to drop off paperwork that day.
County Services for Sussex County Veterans
Veterans Day is also a good reminder to check on benefits. Sussex County Veterans Services lists a Veteran Service Officer who meets with Sussex County veterans at 48 Wyker Road in Franklin and can be reached at 609-671-3571. The same page links to the county’s Veterans ID Discount Directory, a list of local businesses that offer discounts to veterans who carry a county veterans ID. For anything else, the Division of Senior Services can help at 973-579-0555.
More Ways to Honor Veterans This Month
- Visit the High Point Monument. The monument at High Point State Park in Wantage was built from 1928 to 1930 to honor New Jersey veterans, and the view from the summit is worth the trip on a clear November day.
- Thank a veteran in your town. A handwritten card, a ride to a ceremony or a cup of coffee goes a long way.
- Plan the rest of the month. Our things to do in Sussex County this November guide and our Thanksgiving in Sussex County roundup cover the weeks ahead, and the Christmas events in Sussex County guide picks up from there.
Tip From Our Team
Most of these ceremonies are short, outdoors and start right at 11 a.m., the traditional hour for Veterans Day observances. Arrive 15 minutes early, bring a small flag for the kids and dress for a cold morning in the hills. If you are bringing an older veteran, ask the host town about close parking when you call ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11. Some Sussex County towns, including Montague and Newton, hold their ceremonies on Saturday, November 7 so more families can attend.
Where is there a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 in Sussex County?
Byram Township holds its Veterans Day service on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Roseville School and Museum, 10 Mansfield Drive.
What is the Newton Flags of Honor?
It is a display of American flags on the lawn of the Newton Municipal Building at 39 Trinity Street, each one dedicated to a veteran. The flags are up throughout November, and the dedication ceremony is Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m. Donations benefit Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans program.
Are Sussex County offices open on Veterans Day?
No. Sussex County administrative offices are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Check with your own town hall for its hours.
When is Wreaths Across America in Sparta?
The 2026 ceremony at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 75 North Church Road in Sparta, is Saturday, December 19 at noon, with wreath placement right after.
Is my town missing from this list?
We only list events posted for 2026 on a town, county or organizer page. If your town or post has announced a ceremony, let us know and we will add it.
Primary Sources
Event details were confirmed on the Byram Township 2026 Veterans Day Service flyer, the Montague Township website, the Town of Newton Recreation page, Community Hope’s Town of Newton Flags of Honor page, the Wreaths Across America Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery page, the Sussex County calendar and Sussex County Veterans Services.
Featured photo: Montague Township via montaguenj.org.
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