Memorial Day, 2026

Impact dates

1. May 25, 2026

   Memorial Day observance; day of prayer for permanent peace; flag half-staff until noon; National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m.

Key directives

• Designate Memorial Day, May 25, 2026 as day of prayer for permanent peace
• Designate 11:00 a.m. local time for united prayer
• Ask Americans to observe National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time
• Request governors and territorial officials to direct flags at half-staff until noon on government buildings, grounds, and naval vessels
• Request citizens to display flags at half-staff from homes for customary forenoon period

Who is ordered

• Governors of the United States and its Territories · state_governments
• appropriate officials of all units of government · state_local_governments

Timeline

Risks & tensions

None flagged.