Your Guide to International Celebrations

When is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was founded in 1866 by General John Murray in Waterloo, New York. His friend General John A. Logan helped to nationalize this holiday

At first, Memorial Day was a holiday to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers during the Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to commemorate all of the men and women who have died for their country while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Year Memorial Day

2013 Monday, May 27th

2014 Monday, May 26th

2015 Monday, May 25th

2016 Monday, May 30th

2017 Monday, May 29th

2018 Monday, May 28th

2019 Monday, May 27th

2020 Monday, May 25th

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