How to Use the US Commemorative Days Calculator
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Teacher Appreciation Day are all widely observed US commemorative days, but each one is defined by its own formula rather than a fixed calendar date. This calculator takes the year and the day you choose, then works out the exact date, day of the week, and countdown from today.
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May, Labor Day on the first Monday in September, Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day on the third Sunday in June. Teacher Appreciation Day lands on the Tuesday of the first full week of May - a slightly different rule that this calculator handles automatically.
Whether you're planning a family gathering, a classroom gift, or just want to know if a long weekend is coming up, choosing the year and the day gives you the exact date and weekday well ahead of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Memorial Day is defined as the last Monday in May, so the exact date shifts from year to year. This calculator computes the correct date for any year you enter.
Yes. Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May and Father's Day is the third Sunday in June, so both use a weekday-based formula rather than a fixed calendar date.