How Many Days Until May 15? Countdown
There are 257 days until Peace Officers Memorial Day on Saturday, May 15, 2027. May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day. President Kennedy’s 1962 proclamation set the date; the week containing May 15 is Police Week. Flags on government buildings fly at half-staff. The timer counts to May 15 midnight in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, May 15 |
| 2027 | Saturday, May 15 |
| 2028 | Monday, May 15 |
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| Name | When | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Officers Memorial Day | May 15 yearly | Half-staff on US gov buildings |
| Police Week 2027 | Week of May 15 | Ceremonies in DC |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Different holiday |
The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service is held at the US Capitol around this week. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington lists officers killed in the line of duty.
How many days until May 15
May 15 is also the International Day of Families (UN) and National Chocolate Chip Day, which is why food calendars mention it. The legal US observance is the memorial day for officers.
This is not a paid federal holiday for the general public. If you are traveling to the DC ceremonies, count to May 15 and then check that year’s Police Week schedule.
Why this countdown exists
This countdown exists because “How Many Days Until May 15” is a real remaining-days search. Peace Officers Memorial Day is the civil date people mean. They count to it for the named observance and for travel, school, and plans that share the same morning. The timer uses midnight in the timezone you pick.
People also ask
Is May 15 a federal holiday?
It is an official memorial observance. It is not a general day off like Memorial Day.
Why half-staff?
Federal law directs the flag at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.
When is May 15 2027?
Saturday, May 15, 2027.