Memorial Day 2025

May 26, 2025 in the USA

The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are graced by U.S. flags on Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May . Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War , it was expanded after World War I.

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Where is Memorial Day?

Nationwide

USA

When is Memorial Day?

Monday, the 26th of May 2025

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