Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day 2025 falls on Monday, May 26, 2025. Federal holiday honoring military personnel who died in service to the United States This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to plan and celebrate this important holiday.
📅 Monday May 26, 2025
🗓️ Day 146 of 2025
📍 Week 22 of 2025
🇺🇸 Federal holiday
👨👩👧👦 Family celebration
🎉 National observance
Memorial Day 2025 Complete Guide
🗓️ Date & Information
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Day of Year: 146 of 365
- Week Number: 22
- Quarter: Q2 2025
- Federal Holiday: Yes
- Business Day: No (federal offices closed)
🎉 Traditions & Celebrations
- Visiting cemeteries and memorials
- Placing flags on veterans' graves
- Moment of silence at 3:00 PM
- Memorial Day parades
- Flying flags at half-staff until noon
- Remembering fallen heroes
📋 Memorial Day 2025 Planning Guide
📅 2 Weeks Before
- Visit local veterans' cemeteries
- Participate in Memorial Day parades
- Check local event schedules
- Make reservations if needed
- Confirm guest lists and invitations
📅 1 Week Before
- Observe National Moment of Remembrance
- Support veterans' organizations
- Confirm all arrangements
- Prepare decorations
- Review celebration timeline
📅 Day Before
- Teach children about military sacrifice
- Display flags properly and respectfully
- Prepare any special foods
- Set up decorations
- Get everything ready for celebration
📅 Holiday Day
- Enjoy the holiday celebration
- Participate in traditions
- Spend time with family and friends
- Take photos and create memories
- Reflect on the holiday's meaning
📜 Historical Background
History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to honor Union soldiers. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is observed on the last Monday in May.
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
Memorial Day is celebrated on May 26 in 2025, falling on a Monday. This makes it a long weekend.
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States. Federal offices, banks, and many businesses are closed. Some states and localities may have additional observances.
🎯 Activities and Ideas
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
- Plan family gatherings and meals
- Create holiday traditions
- Teach children about the holiday's meaning
- Take family photos
- Share stories and memories
🏘️ Community Events
- Attend local parades and festivals
- Participate in community service
- Visit historical sites and museums
- Join neighborhood celebrations
- Support local businesses and events
🎨 Creative Activities
- Create holiday decorations
- Make themed crafts and art
- Write cards or letters
- Document the celebration
- Start new family traditions