Confederate Memorial Day 2026
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| Where | Date | Observed |
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| Main | Mon, Apr 27 | — |
| MS | Mon, Apr 27 | — |
| SC, NC | Sun, May 10 | Mon, May 11 |
| FL | Sun, Apr 26 | — |
About Confederate Memorial Day 2026
Confederate Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, April 27. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, April 25.
Confederate Memorial Day is a paid state holiday in Alabama (fourth Monday in April), Mississippi (last Monday in April) and South Carolina (May 10) that closes state offices. Florida and North Carolina list it as a commemoration with no day off. It is not a federal holiday.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Confederate Memorial Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 27, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | April 26, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Confederate Memorial Day 2026
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Wed | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | State holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious observance |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Thu | Emancipation Day | State holiday |
| Apr 20 | Mon | Patriots' Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Tue | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 22 | Wed | Earth Day | Observance |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Genocide Remembrance Day | State holiday |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, April 27, 2026
- Date rule
- AL fourth Monday in April; MS last Monday in April; SC May 10; FL April 26; NC May 10
- Legal status
- Paid state holiday in AL, MS and SC; commemoration only in FL and NC; not federal
- Origin
- Ladies' Memorial Association of Columbus, Georgia, 1866
- Why April 26
- Surrender of Joseph E. Johnston's army to William T. Sherman, 1865
- Why May 10
- Death of Stonewall Jackson (1863) and capture of Jefferson Davis (1865)
Frequently asked questions
What day is Confederate Memorial Day in 2026?
Confederate Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Is Confederate Memorial Day a day off in 2026?
Confederate Memorial Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Confederate Memorial Day 2026?
Confederate Memorial Day 2026 was 189 days ago, on April 27, 2026.