How many days until Memorial Day 2027?
The next Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 31, 2027. The live countdown below uses the clock and time zone on your device.
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Memorial Day falls on a Monday. Sleeps counts the nights from today; weekdays in between excludes today and the day itself and does not subtract public holidays.
What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is the US federal holiday for remembering members of the armed forces who died in service. It began after the Civil War as Decoration Day, when families and communities decorated soldiers’ graves. Today it is both a day of ceremonies at cemeteries and memorials and the unofficial start of summer, with a three-day weekend that brings heavy road and air travel.
Where it is observed: United States only; a federal holiday.
How the date of Memorial Day is set
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, so it falls between May 25 and May 31. It was traditionally observed on May 30 until the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved it to a Monday from 1971, creating a guaranteed long weekend. Federal offices, banks, and US stock markets close.
Memorial Day dates for the next 6 occurrences
Calendar dates and weekdays. Use the countdown above for the time remaining.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
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| 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 |
Remembrance and the National Moment
Memorial Day honours those who died while serving, which distinguishes it from Veterans Day in November, which honours all who served. Since 2000, Americans have been asked to pause for a National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time. By custom, the US flag is flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to full staff.
Planning the long weekend
The Friday before Memorial Day is one of the busiest road-travel days of late spring, and beaches, campgrounds, and national parks often open their full summer schedules that weekend. Book early and expect higher fares.
For deadlines, remember that a project due “by the end of May” loses a working day to the holiday. Banks process no transfers on Memorial Day, so payments scheduled for that Monday typically move to Tuesday.
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Day
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day, in May, honours service members who died in military service. Veterans Day, on November 11, honours everyone who has served in the US armed forces.
Are banks and the stock market closed on Memorial Day?
Yes. Federal Reserve banks, most commercial banks, the New York Stock Exchange, and Nasdaq are all closed.
Why is Memorial Day always on a Monday?
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 moved several federal holidays to Mondays to create three-day weekends. Memorial Day has been the last Monday in May since 1971.
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