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What is Memorial Day? When is Memorial Day? What is the History of Memorial Day? Flag Flying & Half-Staff Holiday 3 Ways to Honor Memorial Day Traditions Memorial Day vs Veterans Day Stay Updated What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day 2025 is coming up, and it's important to remember that this holiday is more than just an extended weekend. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the brave American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice while honorably serving our country. When is Memoria …

Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving our country. It is observed on the last Monday of May. This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 28th. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, but has been celebrated long before it became official.  Memorial Day, then known as Decoration Day, came about after the Civil War. The leader of the Northern Civil War Veterans organization requested that there be a remembr …