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When is Memorial Day 2016?
Monday, May 30, 2016
Monday · US week 23 · ISO week 2016-W22
This date has passed for 2016
May 2016 holidays →Next 10 Memorial Day dates
Day of the week and countdown for each year — computed from the holiday rule in our database.
| Year | Date | Day | Days to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | May 30, 2016 | Monday | Passed |
| 2017 | May 29, 2017 | Monday | Passed |
| 2018 | May 28, 2018 | Monday | Passed |
| 2019 | May 27, 2019 | Monday | Passed |
| 2020 | May 25, 2020 | Monday | Passed |
| 2021 | May 24, 2021 | Monday | Passed |
| 2022 | May 30, 2022 | Monday | Passed |
| 2023 | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Passed |
| 2024 | May 27, 2024 | Monday | Passed |
| 2025 | May 26, 2025 | Monday | Passed |
What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a US federal holiday. Memorial Day is the last Monday in May—a federal holiday honoring fallen military service members.
Americans use this date for planning time off, travel, school events, and retail promotions. Mark it on your 2016 calendar early so team schedules and family plans stay aligned with public closures and local observances.
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May—a federal holiday honoring fallen military service members. The countdown and next-ten-years table above lists exact weekdays for 2016 and future years, including how many days remain until the next occurrence.
Floating holidays shift on the calendar; fixed dates like July 4 or December 25 stay on the same month and day every year. If the date falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to an adjacent weekday—confirm with your employer for time-off policies.
History and background
Origins trace to Decoration Day after the Civil War. Congress fixed the last Monday in May in 1968 and the name Memorial Day became common.
Understanding the history helps explain why schools, media, and local governments schedule related events around the same season each year.
How people observe Memorial Day
Ceremonies at cemeteries, moments of silence, parades, and flags at half-staff until noon. Unofficially it also marks the start of summer travel season.
Neighborhoods and workplaces vary: some close entirely on federal holidays, while cultural observances may continue with normal business hours. Check local listings for parades, sales, or volunteer opportunities tied to this date.
Calendar planning tip
Expect federal closures and heavy travel on the last Monday in May 2016. Schedule remembrance events and vacation travel accordingly.
Add Memorial Day to any printable month or year grid in our editor—the same holiday engine powers this page and your customized PDF. Browse 2016 holidays, open the monthly calendars hub, or print a 2016 yearly calendar with one-click holiday markers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
Yes. The last Monday in May closes most federal offices, banks, and post offices.
How is Memorial Day different from Veterans Day?
Memorial Day honors those who died in military service. Veterans Day in November honors all who served.
Why do flags fly at half-staff?
Custom calls for half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, then full staff for the living who served.