When Is Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026. With the weekend that is 3 days off; 3 days of PTO turns it into 6 days.
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Private employers choose their own paid holidays; most give six to eight. Tick the ones you get in the planner. Last checked: October 30, 2026.
How much PTO for how many days off?
The holiday is joined to the weekends around it; only the workdays in between count as PTO.
| PTO | Days off | Total | Take off |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | May 23–25, 2026 | 3 days | — |
| 1 day | May 22–25, 2026 | 4 days | Friday, May 22 |
| 2 days | May 21–25, 2026 | 5 days | Thursday, May 21, Friday, May 22 |
| 3 days | May 20–25, 2026 | 6 days | Wednesday, May 20, Thursday, May 21, Friday, May 22 |
| 4 days | May 23–31, 2026 | 9 days | Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27, Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29 |
Memorial Day in other years
- Memorial Day 2027: May 31, 2027
- Memorial Day 2028: May 29, 2028
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Frequently asked questions
What day is Memorial Day 2026?
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Is Memorial Day a long weekend in 2026?
Yes: May 23–25, 2026 gives 3 days off in a row.
How much PTO do I need to stretch Memorial Day 2026?
1 day of PTO: 4 days off. 2 days of PTO: 5 days off. 3 days of PTO: 6 days off. 4 days of PTO: 9 days off.