🎖️ Memorial Day
Use this page to check Memorial Day dates by year, confirm the exact Monday for a given year, and jump into year-specific answers and month calendars.
Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.
Not a federal public holiday
Memorial Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.
How the date works
Memorial Day in the United States is observed on the last Monday of May.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.
Questions people ask
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day in the United States follows a recurring calendar rule. In 2026, it falls on Monday, May 25, 2026. In 2027, it falls on Monday, May 31, 2027.
Why does the date for Memorial Day change every year?
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.
Is Memorial Day a public holiday?
Memorial Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.
How can I check Memorial Day for a specific year?
Open a year page such as Memorial Day 2026 or Memorial Day 2027 to get the exact date and jump into the matching month calendar.