Memorial Day Holiday
May 25
Military.com | By Amy Bushatz
Updated
Observed the last Monday in May, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while in service to the United States during peace and war.
Memorial Day is not a celebration but a solemn day to reflect on veterans and military personnel who are deceased.
What Is The Meaning Of Memorial Day In The U.S.?
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor members of the military who were killed in service, both during deployments overseas or in training and service in the U.S. Across the country, Americans spend the day visiting cemeteries, attending Memorial Day events and otherwise honoring those who lost their lives in service to the country. The day also traditionally marks the first unofficial day of summer.