When is Memorial Day 2024?
Memorial Day History
Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
Memorial Day 2024 Date and Observance
Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday of May, which is May 27 in 2024. The holiday used to be marked each year on May 30 until 1971.
Meaning of Memorial Day
While many consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of summer, the holiday is more than just backyard barbecues and beach trips. Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for travel in the United States, but it's important to remember that the holiday is a time to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
National Moment of Remembrance
The Congress by Public Law 106-579 has also designated 3:00 pm local time on Memorial Day as a time for all Americans to observe in their own way the National Moment of Remembrance.
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