When Is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027. 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 29–31, 2027 | 3 days | — |
| 1 day | May 28–31, 2027 | 4 days | Friday, May 28 |
| 2 days | May 27–31, 2027 | 5 days | Thursday, May 27, Friday, May 28 |
| 3 days | May 26–31, 2027 | 6 days | Wednesday, May 26, Thursday, May 27, Friday, May 28 |
| 4 days | May 29 – June 6, 2027 | 9 days | Tuesday, June 1, Wednesday, June 2, Thursday, June 3, Friday, June 4 |
Memorial Day in other years
- Memorial Day 2026: May 25, 2026
- Memorial Day 2028: May 29, 2028
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Frequently asked questions
What day is Memorial Day 2027?
Monday, May 31, 2027, 213 days from today.
Is Memorial Day a long weekend in 2027?
Yes: May 29–31, 2027 gives 3 days off in a row.
How much PTO do I need to stretch Memorial Day 2027?
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.