Memorial Day 2026
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About Memorial Day 2026
Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 23.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday on the last Monday in May honoring U.S. service members who died in military service. Federal and state offices, post offices, banks, the stock market and schools close nationwide.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Memorial Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Memorial Day 2026
- 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)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
Other holidays in May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Mon | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 8 | Fri | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 12 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Date rule
- Last Monday in May
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. 6103) and a holiday in all 50 states and DC
- Honors
- U.S. service members who died in military service
- First national observance
- May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, as Decoration Day
- Monday holiday since
- Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968, effective 1971
Frequently asked questions
What day is Memorial Day in 2026?
Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Is Memorial Day a day off in 2026?
Memorial Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day 2026 was 160 days ago, on May 25, 2026.