05/25/2026
Memorial Day in the United States is always observed on the last Monday in May — in 2026, that’s Monday, May 25.
At 3:00 PM local time, Americans are encouraged to pause for The National Moment of Remembrance, a one‑minute reflection to honor those who died in military service. This tradition was established by Congress in 2000 to remind everyone that Memorial Day is about gratitude and remembrance, not just leisure or celebration.
It’s a simple but powerful gesture — wherever you are at 3 PM, stop for sixty seconds to remember the fallen and the families who carry their legacy.