Peace Officers Memorial Day

United States
Peace Officers Memorial Day
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Rule
May 15
Calendar Day of year
May 15
Holiday Date
05-15-2024
05-15-2025
05-15-2026

About Memorial Day

Memorial Day commemorates those men and women who have lost their lives during military service.

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Peace Officers Memorial Day honors officers who have been killed or disables in the line of duty. The week of Police Officers Memorial Day is considered Police Week. It is designated in several States in the U.S. Some people fly their flags at half-mast and many police departments have memorial ceremonies on this day.

 

 

Observance Type
Local
Noteworthy
Category
Military & Service