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Memorial Day Countdown
The unofficial start of summer and the 3-day weekend everyone plans around.
How many days until Memorial Day?Live countdown to Memorial Day 2027
Monday · May 31, 2027
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About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the US federal holiday honoring fallen service members, held on the last Monday of May. Culturally it doubles as the unofficial start of summer: barbecues, lake trips, and the year’s biggest mattress sales.
Memorial Day dates 2027–2030
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday | May 31, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday | May 29, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday | May 28, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday | May 27, 2030 |
Memorial Day facts
- Memorial Day is the last Monday of May in the US.
- It honors US military personnel who died while serving — distinct from Veterans Day, which honors all who served.
- It began after the Civil War as Decoration Day: decorating soldiers' graves with flowers.
- The Indianapolis 500 has run on Memorial Day weekend since 1911.
When is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 falls on Monday, May 31, 2027.
How many days until Memorial Day 2027?
The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining, ticking in your local timezone. The table on this page lists exact dates through 2030.
Is the countdown accurate?
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