Days Until Memorial Day 2026
May 25, 2026
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๐ About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving. Originally called Decoration Day, it is observed on the last Monday of May and marks the unofficial start of summer.
๐บ๐ธ Traditions
- Visiting cemeteries and memorials
- Flying flags at half-staff
- Wearing red poppies
- Moment of silence at 3 PM
๐ก Fun Facts
- Last Monday of May
- Red poppies symbolize remembrance
- Arlington National Cemetery ceremony
- Federal holiday since 1971