Memorial Day
Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
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Memorial Day is the one day set aside for the specific purpose of honoring those that have given their lives in defense of our great nation. It is a day to remember their sacrifice and their courage to be willing to give it. We remember our loved ones. They are our friends, our family, and our fellow service members. The calendar says we set aside one special day…, but our hearts and minds know we remember them always. - WDVA Director, David Puente Jr.
Statewide Memorial Day events and observances information.
- Memorial Day Event - Capitol Campus | WDVA - May 25 - Olympia - 10:30 am
- Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery | WDVA - May 25 - Medical Lake - 11:00 am
- Memorial Day at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard | WDVA - May 25 - Port Orchard - 10:00 am
- The American Legion Memorial Day | WDVA - Various Locations
- Olympia Thunder Run | WDVA - May 25 - Olympia - 10:30 am
- VERG Memorial Day Ceremony and Capitol Campus Memorial Tour | WDVA - May 20 - 11:00 am
- LGBTQ+ Veterans Memorial Gathering | WDVA - May 25 - Seattle - 12:00 pm
- Memorial Day Ceremony – City of Lynnwood - May 25 - Lynwood - 11:00 am - Ashley Murawki - events@lynnwoodwa.gov
- 2026 Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony - May 25 - Vancouver - 11 am
National Recognized Memorial Day Events
- Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery - May 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT - 1455 E 4th Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663
- Fort Worden Post Cemetery - May 25, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT - 1300-1398 W St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Fort Lawton Memorial Day Ceremony 2026 in Seattle - May 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT - Texas Way, Seattle, WA 98199
- Tahoma National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony 2026 - May 25, 2026, 1:00 pm - 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98042