๐๏ธ Last Monday of May
How many days until Memorial Day?
Memorial Day 2026 falls on
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday | โฆ | |
| 2027 | Monday | โฆ | |
| 2028 | Monday | โฆ | |
| 2029 | Monday | โฆ | |
| 2030 | Monday | โฆ | |
| 2031 | Monday | โฆ |
About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the last Monday of May (May 25โ31), a US federal holiday honoring military personnel who died in service. Since 1971 it has anchored a guaranteed three-day weekend that most Americans treat as the unofficial start of summer; pools, beaches and national-park campgrounds typically open this weekend.
It is also one of the two biggest mattress, appliance and car-sale weekends of the year, second only to Black Friday. Gas prices and hotel rates rise into the weekend; if you're driving, Thursday afternoon and Monday after 6 pm are the worst windows.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Memorial Day the same as Veterans Day?
- No. Memorial Day honors those who died in service; Veterans Day (November 11) honors everyone who has served.
Content last reviewed: 2026-09-03