Memorial Day 2026
📅 Monday, May 25, 2026
📝 About Memorial Day 2026
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn federal holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, it emerged after the Civil War when communities began decorating soldiers' graves with flowers, flags, and wreaths. Congress established it as a federal holiday in 1971 under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, though its roots stretch back to the 1860s. A National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time encourages Americans to pause for one minute of silence, and many families visit cemeteries and attend memorial services. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer, with an estimated 60 million Americans traveling over the long weekend each year.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Monday
- Days Remaining
- 22
- Category
- US Holidays
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 22 days until Memorial Day 2026 on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn federal holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, it emerged after the Civil War when communities began decorating soldiers' graves with flowers, flags, and wreaths. Congress established it as a federal holiday in 1971 under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, though its roots stretch back to the 1860s. A National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time encourages Americans to pause for one minute of silence, and many families visit cemeteries and attend memorial services. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer, with an estimated 60 million Americans traveling over the long weekend each year.
Memorial Day 2026 falls on a Monday.