Memorial Day 2027: Date and Printable Calendar

Always the last Monday of May

Memorial Day honors members of the United States armed forces who died in service. Since 1971 it has been observed on the last Monday of May, which creates a three day weekend that many families treat as the unofficial start of summer. Federal offices, banks and most schools close.

Print the May calendar above to plan the long weekend, or use the free Calendar Maker if you want to add your own title or notes.

Frequently asked questions

Does Memorial Day fall on the same date every year?

No. Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday of May since 1971, so the date moves every year while the weekday does not. That is why it always creates a three day weekend. The dates in the table above are computed from that rule, so they are correct for each year shown.

What paper size do these calendars print on?

The ready-made PDFs are US Letter size, and because they are vector files they scale cleanly to A4: pick "Fit to page" in your print dialog and nothing is cut off. If you want a true A4 page rather than a scaled one, the Calendar Maker has an A4 option that builds the calendar at A4 dimensions. More detail in the how-to-print guide.

Are the calendars free to print?

Yes. Every calendar on Pretty Calendars is free for personal and classroom use, and you can print as many copies as you like for yourself, your family, your students or your workplace. There is no sign-up and no watermark. What you may not do is resell the files or republish them on another download site, as our licensing policy explains.

Can I choose the week start and the holidays shown?

Yes. The ready-made English PDFs start the week on Sunday, which is the usual convention in the United States. If you want a Monday start, open the Calendar Maker, switch "Week starts on" to Monday, and download your version. The preview updates as soon as you change it, so you can see the grid before you print.