Memorial Day 2026 and 2027
Memorial Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
| 2027 | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
Rule: Last Monday of May. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors members of the armed forces who died in service. It has fallen on the last Monday of May since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect in 1971, and it marks the unofficial start of summer.
Are schools closed on Memorial Day 2027?
All calendarsOn May 31, 2027, 27 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 1 district lists no closure for that day. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | May 31, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Closed Memorial Day |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Closed Memorial Day |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Closed Memorial Day |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Closed Memorial Day |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Closed Memorial Day |
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Memorial Day |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Memorial Day |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Closed Memorial Day |
| Chicago | Illinois | Closed Memorial Day |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Closed Memorial Day |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Closed Memorial Day |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Closed Memorial Day |
| Detroit | Michigan | Closed Memorial Day |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Closed Memorial Day |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Closed Memorial Day |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Closed Memorial Day |
| Houston ISD | Texas | Closed Memorial Day |
| Howard County | Maryland | Closed Memorial Day |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Closed Memorial Day |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed Memorial Day |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Closed Memorial Day |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Closed Memorial Day |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Closed Memorial Day |
| New York City | New York | Closed Memorial Day |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed Memorial Day |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Memorial Day |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Memorial Day |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | No closure listed |
What closes on Memorial Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Frequently asked questions
When is Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026. The rule is: last Monday of May.
When is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027. The rule is: last Monday of May.
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: last Monday of May. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Memorial Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On May 31, 2027, 27 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 1 district lists no closure for that day. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on Memorial Day?
Most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve schedule and close on the observed date. Transfers and payroll credits scheduled for that day usually move to the next business day.