Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a U.S. federal holiday for honoring military service members who died while serving. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began after the Civil War when people adorned graves of the fallen with flowers. The holiday now marks the unofficial start of summer and is traditionally observed with parades, visits to cemeteries and memorials, and family gatherings.
History
Memorial Day falls on 6 June every year in South Korea. This holiday focuses largely on those who fought in or died in the Korean War, but it is also a time to honour any South Koreans who served in any wars in support of their country’s best interests. It is estimated that well over 600,000 South Korean Armed Forces members perished in the Korean War. In 1956, soon after the war, Memorial Day was declared a holiday in their honour. However, Koreans also fought in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and
How It's Celebrated
Memorial Day falls on 6 June every year in South Korea. This holiday focuses largely on those who fought in or died in the Korean War, but it is also a time to honour any South Koreans who served in any wars in support of their country’s best interests. In 2026, Memorial Day falls on Saturday 6 June