When is Memorial Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Memorial Day 2026 is on Mon 25 May 2026.
- 2027Memorial Day 2027 is on Mon 31 May 2027.
Remembers the US military personnel who died in service. It is on the last Monday in May. It is a federal holiday.
Memorial Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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May
2027
May
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Memorial Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Memorial DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 22 May – Mon 25 May 2026Book offFri 22 May 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Memorial DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027Book offFri 28 May 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Memorial Day a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Memorial Day is a federal holiday.
What day is Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day 2026 is on Mon 25 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Memorial Day 2026?
Book off Fri 22 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May 2026.
What day is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 is on Mon 31 May 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Memorial Day 2027?
Book off Fri 28 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027.
Other US holidays
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayPresidents DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas Day
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