What Is Memorial Day?

Observed the last Monday in May, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while in service to the United States during peace and war.
Memorial Day 2023 is on Monday, May 29.

Memorial Day is not a celebration, but is a solemn day to reflect on veterans and military personnel who are deceased.
Whom Do We Remember on Memorial Day?

Memorial Day originally honored the Civil War dead, and now honors all service members and veterans who died while in service to the United States during peace and war. This includes the 12 major wars the United States has fought, in addition to other conflicts.