Memorial Day 2027
There are 211 days until Memorial Day 2027 — Monday, May 31, 2027.
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About Memorial Day 2027
Memorial Day 2027 falls on Monday, May 31. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 29.
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 2027
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Veterans Day 2027 (Thursday)
Other holidays in May 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Tue | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 4 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Wed | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 8 | Sat | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 15 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- 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 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027.
Is Memorial Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 211 days until Memorial Day 2027 (May 31, 2027) as of today.