What is Memorial Day?
The concept of Memorial Day stemmed from the civil war; it was created to commemorate fallen soldiers. It officially became a holiday in 1876. Today many Americans observe Memorial Day by attending picnics and parades.
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May as noted below.
| May 28, 2012 | May 29, 2017 |
| May 27, 2013 | May 28, 2018 |
| May 26, 2014 | May 27, 2019 |
| May 25, 2015 | May 25, 2020 |
| May 30, 2016 | May 31, 2021 |
FREE Memorial Day Coloring Pages
We offer free coloring pages to help you celebrate Memorial Day.
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