About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, a US federal holiday honoring military personnel who died in service. It is also seen as the unofficial start of summer.
The holiday began after the Civil War as Decoration Day, when graves of fallen soldiers were decorated with flowers. It moved to the last Monday in May in 1971, creating a three-day weekend. Many public pools and beaches open for the season that weekend, and it's one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
When is Memorial Day? Dates for the next 10 years
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May. Here is the date and weekday for each of the next ten years:
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | May 29, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | May 28, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | May 27, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | May 26, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | May 31, 2032 | Monday |
| 2033 | May 30, 2033 | Monday |
| 2034 | May 29, 2034 | Monday |
| 2035 | May 28, 2035 | Monday |
Memorial Day 2027 countdown milestones
Key dates on the way to Memorial Day 2027, useful for planning gifts, travel and bookings:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 100 days to go | Saturday, February 20, 2027 |
| 60 days to go | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| 50 days to go | Sunday, April 11, 2027 |
| 30 days to go | Saturday, May 1, 2027 |
| 21 days to go | Monday, May 10, 2027 |
| 14 days to go | Monday, May 17, 2027 |
| 7 days to go | Monday, May 24, 2027 |
| 1 day to go | Sunday, May 30, 2027 |
Is Memorial Day a public holiday?
Yes, a US federal holiday. Banks, government offices and the stock market are closed.
More countdowns
Counting down to something else? Make your own in the Countdown Timer, or check how many business days are left before the holiday.