Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Biloxi National Cemetery holds the coast's Memorial Day ceremony; trash ran on its normal schedule in 2026.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Biloxi National Cemetery page, the Biloxi Public School District 2026-27 calendar (PDF) and the Harrison County Utility Authority.

Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Biloxi’s main observance is at Biloxi National Cemetery, established in 1934 on the grounds of the VA Medical Center next to Keesler Air Force Base, whose airmen join the annual ceremony. The 2027 ceremony time had not been posted as of Oct. 12.

Who to call

  • Biloxi National Cemetery: 228-388-6668 (office open on Memorial Day)
  • Missed trash pickup: 228-701-9086
  • Biloxi Parks and Recreation (pools, parks): 228-388-7170

The ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery

The cemetery, at 101 Memorial Drive, lists Memorial Day among its two annual special events, with Wreaths Across America in December, and asks the public to contact the office for dates. In 2026 the ceremony was Monday, May 25; Keesler Air Force Base reported that its leaders took part and that Col. Christopher Robinson, the 81st Training Wing commander, spoke.

Visiting the cemetery:

  • Grounds: open daily, dawn to dusk.
  • Office: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, closed on federal holidays except Memorial Day. A kiosk outside the administration building prints a map to any grave during visitation hours.
  • Flowers: fresh cut flowers may be placed year-round, in the temporary vases kept in black bins labeled “VASES” around the cemetery. Potted plants are allowed on graves only from 10 days before through 10 days after Memorial Day (and Easter).
  • Not allowed at any time: plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects, alcohol, photographs, or anything fixed or glued to a headstone.

Biloxi Police also hold an annual Fallen Officer Ceremony each May for officers who died in the line of duty; in 2026 it was Wednesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center, 170 Porter Ave., according to the city.

What is open and closed

  • Trash and recycling: on Memorial Day 2026 the Harrison County Utility Authority ran routes on the normal schedule. Biloxi’s pickup days are Thursday and Friday; see our trash guide.
  • Schools: Biloxi Public Schools end the year on Thursday, May 27, 2027; Memorial Day is a district holiday.
  • Federal offices and post offices close for the federal holiday. City of Biloxi offices post their holiday schedule on the city website.
  • Biloxi National Cemetery office: open.

Baseball that weekend

The Biloxi Shuckers’ 2027 schedule has them home at Keesler Federal Park, 105 Caillavet St., against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30. Game times had not been posted as of Oct. 12.

Start of summer

Memorial Day weekend opens the summer season on the coast. The city’s splash pads, pools and summer camp details are on our summer camps and pools page, and the beach, piers and parks on parks and trails. Hurricane season starts the next day, June 1: see our hurricane prep guide.

What this means for you

  • Honor the fallen: the ceremony is at Biloxi National Cemetery, 101 Memorial Drive. Call 228-388-6668 in May for the time.
  • Flowers: potted plants are allowed only in the 10 days on either side of the holiday.
  • Trash: no change for a Monday holiday.

More: Labor Day in Biloxi and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is Memorial Day 2027?

Monday, May 31, 2027, the last Monday in May.

Is there a Memorial Day ceremony in Biloxi?

Yes. Biloxi National Cemetery, 101 Memorial Drive, holds a Memorial Day ceremony each year; in 2026 it was Monday, May 25, with Keesler Air Force Base leaders taking part. Call the cemetery at 228-388-6668 for the 2027 time.

Is trash picked up on Memorial Day in Biloxi?

On Memorial Day 2026 the Harrison County Utility Authority’s routes ran on the normal schedule. Biloxi’s pickup days are Thursday and Friday, so a Monday holiday does not move them.

Can I put flowers on a grave at Biloxi National Cemetery for Memorial Day?

Cut flowers are allowed, and potted plants are permitted on graves from 10 days before through 10 days after Memorial Day, the VA says. Plantings, breakable objects and items attached to headstones are not allowed.