Question 127 of 128 Symbols and Holidays
What is Memorial Day?
Answers USCIS accepts
- A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Memorial Day is a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
What it means
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Americans visit cemeteries and memorials to remember those who died serving the country.
Don’t confuse it with Veterans Day, which honors everyone who has served.
Memory tip: Memorial = remember those who died.
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What is Memorial Day?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .