How many days until Memorial Day?
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Upcoming Memorial Day dates
Why Memorial Day is on the last Monday of May
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May in the United States, honouring service members who died in military service. It began as Decoration Day after the Civil War, when communities decorated soldiers' graves, and was moved to a fixed Monday by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 — which is why the date shifts by up to a week each year.
Planning ahead
It anchors the unofficial start of the American summer: pools open, the first big road-travel weekend of the year happens, and it is one of the busiest weekends for domestic flights. Book travel six to eight weeks out, and expect Friday afternoon and Monday evening to be the worst times to be on a highway.
About this countdown
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May each year. This page counts whole days from today (in your timezone) to the next Memorial Day, and updates automatically. Need the gap between any two dates instead? Use the full Age Calculator.
FAQ
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May each year.
How many days until Memorial Day?
This page shows the exact number of days remaining until the next Memorial Day, and it updates automatically each day.
What date is Memorial Day?
The last Monday in May, so it falls between May 25 and May 31. The counter above computes it from that rule.
Is Memorial Day the same as Veterans Day?
No. Memorial Day honours those who died in service; Veterans Day, on November 11, honours all who have served, living and dead.
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