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Memorial Day 2025 in the U.S.: When is it celebrated and What does it honor?

Memorial Day is an important holiday held in the United States, but what does it really honor?

On Memorial Day some cementeries let you place small flags on the graves. Photo: GLR composition/  US Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum
On Memorial Day some cementeries let you place small flags on the graves. Photo: GLR composition/ US Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum

Memorial Day is one of the most important holidays in the United States. It is dedicated to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives for their country.

Far from being just a holiday, Memorial Day holds a special place of remembrance and comfort for those who lost a friend or family member who was in the U.S.'s armed forces.

When is Memorial Day celebrated in 2025?

As a federal holiday, Memorial Day is celebrated the last Monday of the month of May. This year Memorial Day 2025 will be held on Monday, May 26.

This holiday has its origins after the Civil War, and some years after that, it became a national day of remembrance. Places like the Arlington National Cementery have a ceremony where the public can place small American flags in the graves.

How is Memorial Day celebrated in the U.S.?

Memorial Day has turned from a day to remember the fallen, to a special time which unites families and friends. Many people decide to remember their fallen with barbecues, attending parades, or even take advantage of the long weekend for a quick trip.

If you participate in the solemn ceremonies, join your family or even just taking a moment of silence, can all be a special way to connect with U.S. history.

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