Me·mo·ri·al Day
Me·mo·ri·al Day/məˈmôrēəl ˌdā/
noun
a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered, traditionally observed on May 30 but now officially observed on the last Monday in May.
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Memorial Day
Holiday
Date: Monday, May 27, 2024
Frequency: Annual
Observances: Decoration of military graves with American flags
Significance: Honors U.S. military personnel who died in service
Memorial Day honors the sacrifice and loss of those who served and died in the military. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. military.
Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women.
Oct 27, 2009 · Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military ...
May 30, 2022 · Memorial Day honors America's military men and women who lost their lives in service to their country. The holiday is observed on the last ...