Patriot Holidays, Memorials, and Archives

Remaining 2026 Holiday Schedule (October – December)
Nov 10, 2026: Marine Corps Birthday (Patriotic Observance)
Nov 11, 2026: Veterans Day (Federal Holiday / Patriotic Day)
Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving Day (Federal Holiday)

Dec 07, 2026: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (National Remembrance Day)
Dec 25, 2026: Christmas Day (Federal Holiday)

2027 Patriot Memorial and Holiday Schedule

Date	Holiday / Observance	Type
Jan 01, 2027	New Year's Day	Federal Holiday
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Federal Holiday
Feb 15, 2027	Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)	Federal Holiday / Patriotic
Apr 19, 2027	Patriots' Day	Regional / Patriotic Observance
May 01, 2027	Loyalty Day	National Patriotic Day
May 15, 2027	Armed Forces Day	Pat Patriotic Military Observance
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Federal Holiday / Remembrance Day
Jun 14, 2027	Flag Day	National Patriotic Day
Jun 19, 2027	Juneteenth National Independence Day	Federal Holiday
Jul 04, 2027	Independence Day (4th of July)	Federal Holiday / Patriotic
Sep 06, 2027	Labor Day	Federal Holiday
Sep 11, 2027	Patriot Day (9/11 Remembrance)	National Remembrance Day
Sep 17, 2027	Constitution Day and Citizenship Day	National Civic Observance
Sep 26, 2027	Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day	National Remembrance Day
Oct 11, 2027	Columbus Day	Federal Holiday
Oct 27, 2027	Navy Day	Patriotic Observance
Nov 10, 2027	Marine Corps Birthday	Patriotic Observance
Nov 11, 2027	Veterans Day	Federal Holiday / Patriotic Day
Nov 25, 2027	Thanksgiving Day	Federal Holiday
Dec 07, 2027	Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day	National Remembrance Day
Dec 25, 2027	Christmas Day	Federal Holiday

Police Officers: Peace Officers Memorial Day & National Police Week
Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed annually on May 15 to pay tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. It is held in conjunction with National Police Week, the calendar week in which May 15 falls.

Firefighters: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Originally established by Congress in 1981 and traditionally held in October, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend was officially moved to the first weekend in May.

EMTs and Paramedics: National EMS Memorial Weekend of Honor
Because emergency medical providers initially lacked a permanent federal monument or formal national registry like their police and fire peers, the National EMS Memorial Weekend of Honor was established to fill the gap. It is held annually—typically in July—to recognize EMS personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

All First Responders: National First Responders Day
In addition to the separate, solemn memorial days for line-of-duty deaths, there is a collective day of appreciation. National First Responders Day is celebrated every year on October 28.

2026 Patriotic Way Patriot Memorial Archive and Essays

The Ultimate Devotion: How Gold Star Families Live the True Patriotic Way

Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is a national observance held on Sunday, September 27th, to recognize and honor the immense sacrifice of families who have lost a loved one in active military service. First established by Congress in 1936 and later expanded by presidential proclamation in 2009, this solemn day serves to comfort grieving families, acknowledge their resilience, and ensure the nation never forgets its fallen heroes.
Read more on how they lived the Patriotic Way here

September 18th was National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Day of Honor)

While we honor returnees and those still missing in action, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), more than 80,000 Americans remain missing and unaccounted for from past U.S. conflicts. A breakdown of conflicts shows World War II with approximately 71,600 to 73,500 missing personnel. The Korean War has approximately 7,300 to 7,800 missing, Vietnam War with1,565 to 1,600 missing, the Cold War: 126 missing, and the Iraq War and Other Conflicts has 6 missing. Our Gratitude and Recognition here.

Forever Grateful: Remembering the Sacrifices and Honoring the Legacy of All 9/11 Responders

Those who lost their lives and those who survived the tragedy of September 11, 2001, both embodied the "Patriotic Way" through their profound dedication to the American spirit. The ordinary citizens, office workers, and flight crews lived the "Patriotic Way" simply by participating in the vital, honest rhythm of a free society and building lives rooted in freedom. Our Tribute Essay Here