Memorial Day 2024 Date And History. Memorial day will continue to be a day where we pause, remember, and say thank you to those who have fought for our freedom. Memorial day is an american holiday, observed on the last monday of may, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the u.s.

However, it holds a deeper significance as it stands as a day to pay homage to those who lost their lives while bravely fighting in the u.s. (possibly *the* long weekend of all long weekends!