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Memorial Day is getting closer.
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May in the United States. Many people use the long weekend to remember those who died while serving in the armed forces.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Memorial Day in the United States
Memorial Day is a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and is also widely seen as the start of the summer season.
About Memorial Day in the United States
Memorial Day began after the Civil War as Decoration Day, when communities decorated the graves of fallen soldiers, and General John Logan issued an order for the observance in 1868. It adopted its present name in the twentieth century, and the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved it to a Monday from 1971. Flags are flown at half-staff until noon, and there is a national moment of remembrance at 3 pm.
When is Memorial Day in the United States?
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May in the United States, giving 25 May 2026, 31 May 2027 and 29 May 2028.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Monday 25 May 2026 | Monday 31 May 2027 | Monday 29 May 2028 |
Planning around Memorial Day
Book flights, campsites and rentals well ahead, as it is among the busiest travel weekends of the year, and plan visits to cemeteries or memorials earlier in the day. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Memorial Day questions
How many days until Memorial Day in the United States?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Memorial Day in the United States, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Memorial Day in 2027 in the United States?
Memorial Day falls on Monday 31 May 2027 in the United States.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day remembers those who died while serving in the US armed forces. Veterans Day, on 11 November, honours all who served in the military, whether they are living or have died.