Countdown
Days until Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. Countdown to the next observance — a federal holiday honoring those who died in US military service.
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Anchor date: Monday, May 25, 1970 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Memorial Day is in 0 years, 9 months, and 29 days (302 total days) — next date Monday, May 31, 2027.
Quick facts
- Rule
- Last Monday in May
- Federal holiday
- Yes
- Honors
- US service members who died in service
- National Moment of Remembrance
- 3:00 p.m. local time
- Unofficial summer start
- Often treated as summer kickoff
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-05-26
· recurrence: memorial-day · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1868 Decoration Day observances spread after the Civil War.
- 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act moves Memorial Day to the last Monday in May.
- 3 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance observed locally each Memorial Day.
- Summer arc Often treated as unofficial start of summer; July 4 follows.
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FAQ
How is Memorial Day different from Veterans Day?
Memorial Day honors the fallen. Veterans Day (Nov 11) honors all who served. Both are federal holidays.
Why does the date move?
It is defined as the last Monday in May, so the calendar date changes yearly.
Where should I visit memorials?
Many communities hold ceremonies. Use US5 state/city/ZIP pages to navigate, and DC pages for national memorials.
Related countdown after Memorial Day?
Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (first Monday in September) are common next markers.