What is memorial day 2025?

Memorial Day 2025

Memorial Day in 2025 will be observed on Monday, May 26th. It is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

• Purpose: The primary purpose of Memorial%20Day is to remember and honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
• History: It was originally known as Decoration Day after the practice of decorating soldiers' graves with flowers.
• Observances: Common observances include visiting cemeteries%20and%20memorials, holding parades, and flying the American%20flag at half-staff until noon. Many people also take advantage of the long weekend to have gatherings%20and%20barbecues.
• Meaning: It is a day to reflect on the sacrifices made by members of the military and their families.