When is Memorial Day?
When is Memorial Day?
From 1868 to 1970 Memorial Day was always celebrated on May 30. From 1971 on, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May. This can occur as early as May 25 or as late as May 31. Each year it occurs 1 day earlier than the previous year (except for leap year, when it occurs 2 days earlier). Where "earlier" means that it wraps around to May 31 when it gets down to May 25 the previous year.