How many days until Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 31, 2027 — that's302 days away.
About this countdown
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. The countdown shows how many days until Memorial Day, helping you plan the long weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring US military members who died in service. It also marks the unofficial start of summer, with the long weekend kicking off pool season, cookouts, and travel.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
May 2027
Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, May 29, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, May 28, 2029 |
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Memorial Day date change?
Memorial Day is defined as the last Monday of May, so it falls anywhere from May 25 to May 31 depending on the year.
History
Memorial Day grew out of Decoration Day, first widely observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It became an official federal holiday in 1971, fixed to the last Monday of May.
Interesting facts
- A national moment of remembrance is observed at 3:00 p.m. local time every Memorial Day.
- The Indianapolis 500 has been raced on Memorial Day weekend since 1911.
- Roughly 40 million Americans travel over Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year.