Memorial Day in United States Minor Outlying Islands
Memorial Day is a holiday in United States Minor Outlying Islands.
When is Memorial Day in United States Minor Outlying Islands
Memorial Day is celebrated on 29, May, 2023 in United States Minor Outlying Islands.
About Memorial Day in United States Minor Outlying Islands
History of Memorial Day in United States Minor Outlying Islands
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The day was known as Decoration Day and was meant to commemorate those who died during the Civil War.
After World War I, the holiday was expanded to honor all Americans who died in military service. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday and moved to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend.
As for the United States Minor Outlying Islands, the holiday is observed by the military personnel stationed there and any residents who choose to participate. Since the islands are uninhabited, there are no public events or ceremonies held to commemorate Memorial Day.
How is Memorial Day celebrated in United States Minor Outlying Islands
As United States Minor Outlying Islands are uninhabited, there is no Memorial Day celebration on the islands. However, the residents of nearby American Samoa may observe Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies, and visits to cemeteries to honor the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Dates
Memorial Day will be celebrated in United States Minor Outlying Islands on 2023-05-29 2024-05-27 2025-05-26 2026-05-25 2027-05-31 in the comming years.
