When is Memorial Day 2023? Here's why we celebrate the May holiday

Summer is near, and Memorial Day is right around the corner.

The holiday honors military personnel who died in service and is observed each year on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, has been a federal holiday since 1971. The day is typically celebrated with parades and ceremonies, and most government offices and some businesses are closed.

Here's what to know about the holiday.

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When is Memorial Day 2023?

Memorial Day falls on May 29 this year. The holiday is observed every year on the last Monday of May.

Do people work on Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a federal holiday, so many government offices and some companies are closed.

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

The holiday honors people who have died while serving in the United States military. Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day, and started being observed after the Civil War, according to History.com.

It is often marked with parades, family gatherings and ceremonies at memorial sites and cemeteries.

What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is observed each year on Nov. 11. The holiday celebrates everyone who has served in the U.S. military, while Memorial Day is dedicated to military personnel who died while in service.