Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance observed the last Monday of May each year, honoring Armed Forces members who died while in service to America. This year Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26. In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code [U.S.C. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(m)], on Memorial Day the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff.