Memorial Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027, the last Monday of May. It is a federal holiday, so federal offices, banks, post offices and stock markets close.
What Memorial Day honors
Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the US armed forces. (Veterans Day, on November 11, honors everyone who has served.) It began after the Civil War as Decoration Day, when people decorated soldiers' graves with flowers. Since 1971, under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, it has been observed on the last Monday of May.
National Moment of Remembrance
Americans are asked to pause for one minute at 3:00 PM local time on Memorial Day to remember those who died in service, under the National Moment of Remembrance Act passed in 2000.
What's open and closed on Memorial Day?
| Usually closed | Usually open |
|---|---|
| Federal and most state offices | Most retail stores and malls |
| US Postal Service (no regular mail) | Grocery stores and restaurants |
| Banks (Federal Reserve holiday) | Parks, beaches and many attractions |
| Stock markets (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Some pharmacies (check hours) |
The long weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer in the US, with big retail sales, pool openings and one of the busiest road-travel weekends of the year. Book campsites and rentals early.
Memorial Day dates for upcoming years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, May 31, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | Monday, May 29, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | Monday, May 28, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Monday, May 27, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | Monday, May 26, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | Monday, May 31, 2032 | Monday |
How many days until Memorial Day from other dates?
Counting from the start of each date to the start of Memorial Day 2027 (Monday, May 31, 2027):
| From | Date | Days until Memorial Day |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 9, 2027 | 22 days (3 weeks, 1 day) |
| 1st of May | Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 30 days (4 weeks, 2 days) |
| Easter | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 64 days (9 weeks, 1 day) |
| St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | 75 days (10 weeks, 5 days) |
| Valentine's Day | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 106 days (15 weeks, 1 day) |
| Super Bowl | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 106 days (15 weeks, 1 day) |
| Ramadan | Monday, February 8, 2027 | 112 days (16 weeks) |
| New Year's Day 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | 150 days (21 weeks, 3 days) |
Need a different start date? Count the days from any date to Memorial Day.
Memorial Day quick facts
- Memorial Day always falls between May 25 and May 31.
- It was originally called Decoration Day.
- The National Moment of Remembrance is at 3:00 PM local time.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31, 2027.
What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day honors those who died in military service; Veterans Day (November 11) honors everyone who has served.
Is mail delivered on Memorial Day?
No. It's a federal holiday, so the US Postal Service does not deliver regular mail.
How long until Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027. The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how much time is left in days, hours, minutes and seconds, updated every second in your local time zone.
What day of the week is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 falls on a Monday (Monday, May 31, 2027).
How many weeks until Memorial Day?
The chip under the countdown shows the weeks and extra days left until Memorial Day. The number updates automatically each day, so it's always current.
When is Memorial Day 2028?
After 2027, the next Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29, 2028. See the table on this page for more upcoming dates.
Does this Memorial Day countdown use my time zone?
Yes. The countdown runs to 12:00 AM on Memorial Day in the time zone set on your phone or computer, so the numbers are right wherever you are.
Sources
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal holidays
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Memorial Day
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