2025 Memorial Day Holiday Information

Federal Holiday Established to Honor and Remember

When is Memorial Day Observed in 2025?

Memorial Day 2025 will be observed on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Memorial Day History

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring and mourning members of the U.S. military who died while serving their country.

Uniform Monday Holiday Act

The Uniform Monday Holiday Act shifted the observances of several federal holidays, including Memorial Day, to the last Monday of their respective months. This was done to increase the number of three-day weekends for federal employees.