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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day when it became a holiday in 1868, was observed on May 30 of every year for 103 years until 1971, no matter which day of the week it was. In 1968 the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was passed by Congress. It took effect in 1971 and Memorial Day was moved from May 30 to the last Monday in May. So it is now possible for Memorial Day to be on a May 31. This happens about once every 5 or 6 years. Periodically there is an 11 year gap between years when Memorial Day is on May 31.
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What day will Memorial Day be on this year?
May 31, 2010
Has May 31 ever been a Memorial Day?
My daughter was born on May 31 1982 and it was Memorial day then. Was curious how many more times since then as well?
What years has memorial day fallen on may 31?
Never has. Always the 30.
When was the last time - prior to 2010 - that Memorial Day fell on May 31?
2009
What are the release dates for National Memorial Day Parade - 2010 TV?
National Memorial Day Parade - 2010 TV was released on: USA: 31 May 2010
What day of the week was Memorial Day of 1968?
Memorial Day has been celebrated on the last Monday of May since 1971. Before that it was always celebrated on May 30th. May 30, 1960 fell on a Monday.
What is the date of Mother's Day in 2010?
Monday, May 30, 2011Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 30, in 2011. Background information regarding the dateMemorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in May ever since Congress declared it a national holiday in 1971.
When is Memorial Day 2009?
Memorial Day 2009 is on Monday May 25th 2009. Memorial Day falls on May 25, 2009
Which holiday do we observe in May Veterans Day or Memorial Day?
Memorial Day
What day was Memorial Day on this year?
In 2010, Memorial Day is on 31st May.
When do you clelebrate Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May.
When is Memorial Day 2013?
Memorial Day in 2013 is on Monday May 27th.
