About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a US federal holiday that honors military personnel who died in service. It is also the unofficial start of summer, with barbecues, travel and sales.
Memorial Day is on the last Monday of May. In 2027 it lands on a Monday, in week 22 of the year.
How long until Memorial Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 239 days until Memorial Day 2027. That works out to 34 weeks and 1 day, or about 7 months and 27 days.
If you only count working days, there are 171 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 34 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 239 sleeps, and in hours that is about 5,736.
Memorial Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Passed |
| 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday | 239 days |
| 2028 | May 29, 2028 | Monday | 603 days |
| 2029 | May 28, 2029 | Monday | 967 days |
| 2030 | May 27, 2030 | Monday | 1,331 days |
| 2031 | May 26, 2031 | Monday | 1,695 days |
| 2032 | May 31, 2032 | Monday | 2,066 days |
| 2033 | May 30, 2033 | Monday | 2,430 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027.
What day of the week is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 falls on a Monday.
How many days until Memorial Day?
There are 239 days until Memorial Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is 34 weeks and 1 day away, or 34.1 weeks.
How many weekends until Memorial Day?
There are 34 weekends between now and Memorial Day.
How many business days until Memorial Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 171 business days until Memorial Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Memorial Day on the same date every year?
No. Memorial Day is on the last Monday of May, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Memorial Day 2028?
Memorial Day 2028 is expected on Monday, May 29, 2028, 603 days from today.